Can you provide any guidance on AF ROTC options and help choosing a career path?

First, the academic major has little, to no, influence on his ultimate MOS selection. Not quite sure about AF but, NROTC Midshipmen are required to take mathematics (Calculus) and physics in ADDITION to their requisite courses for degree. Knew many-a-Mids that were Sports Science, Sociology, History and other non-technical majors. I have a Sociology/Criminology double-major... Only used it once... to get commissioned. A degree is merely an indication that a candidate has the capacity to manage their time while learning. Technical majors were desirable for those planning to go to "nuke" school. But, it was by no means required.

In specific reference to your son, I would recommend that you get an appointment with the local CO of the AFROTC detachment... He might be relegated to the XO (O-4) or a class advisor (O-3). If you are doing campus visits, call ahead. ROTC selection interviews are often executed by the staff who are assigned to the local units. Minimally, it'll set the table for the "official" interview. Additionally, these folks would be able to field questions like: What can I do to improve my package? What is the curriculum (academics, physical training, etc.) of the unit? Just like the active duty folks, each school and ROTC staff have their own character. It'll give you, and your son, a better feel for where they plan to spend the next four years.

Good luck, dad! SMSgt (Join to see)

I wouldn't stress about the major. I know a pilot that majored in interior design and a number of pilots that majored in engineering. Some in communications, one in Russian literature, and the list goes on. Tell him to study what he likes.

My oldest son is a Software Engineer. It is his love. I have always told my kids to do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. My second piece of advice is if ROTC is not something that must happen make sure to look at private schools. My oldest was accepted to both private and pubic universities. When we called to try and work on his financial aid package the public schools which where the big ones here in Texas said they can not change anything. It is what it is. They just assumed if he did not come someone else would show up. The private schools gave us more scholarship and grant money. He finished 4 years at a private college and his student loans are around $35,000 while the school was just under $200,000 for 4 years. Private schools want smart kids and will do everything to get them. The school he choose is the oldest in Texas. It is older than Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, etc and they accept just over 300 kids a year. What I am trying to say is all the teachers know the kids and class size is smaller and if he gets lost it is easier to get time with a professor. Just my two cents. Good Luck, I'm sure whatever he chooses he will be successful.