Hey if u were me would u study computer science or mechanical engineering. can't decide guys need ur help. dj
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I got my BSME and now I design commercial/industrial HVAC systems for work. I build and troubleshoot computers just for fun. There is a need for both disciplines, so do which one you like best.
Mechanical, because then you can branch off into a broader spectrum, which includes many aspects of computer science.
mechanical engineering because i hate learning about computers
Do whatever you enjoy most. Pay and education-wise, they are fairly similar, though there seems to be a little more competition for computer jobs. Bottom line, do what's fun.
I started majoring in computer programming, but got incredibly frustrated learning to 'de-bug' programs. Spending HOURS trying to figure out what is wrong with your code when you're only missing a comma on the end of a line is VERY frustrating. I changed course and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering has its own difficulties, but overall It is much better for me.
What do you enjoy more? If so, go with that b/c working on something you hate b/c you feel is a better career move is stupid.
If you are preference neutral, I'd disagree with above and go with CSE. Careers paths are increasingly going oversees, but think which has more growth to make up for it? There are only so many companies doing the design work require ME'ers. However those companies and every other need custom apps to help do their job.
Therefore, if I was starting back in Eng School, I'd go CSE, but focus on wireless / networking. Cell phones and similar explanations are blowing up, so getting a job post grad won't be that hard. Plus if you want to work for yourself / start your own company later on, there's almost zero capital required for CSE jobs vs. ME jobs.
All that said, if you're good, getting a job is never an issue, so I reiterate, go with what you're most interested in - but make sure you commit to one and take extra classes outside Eng department (like B-school, Med-School) to ensure you have a source of differentiation / more options when working full time.
i would say just do both
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