I need help deciding on college courses! Electrical Eng or Computer Information?

Hi, I want to do something with my life that involves computers. I do not want to have a job where I'm programming machines or in other words an "industrial" type job. It just doesn't sound appealing to me. I have the choices between a Computer Information Technology Degree, Electrical Engineering Degree, or Computer Science. These are all associates degrees also, so would I need to pursue a bachelor's in any of them? I plan on moving to Charlotte, NC after I finish whatever I do. I just want to land a good/good paying job after I finish college. I don't want to find out after college that I want a job and I can't get it because I don't have the right degree. Any advice?

Answer:
I'm not 100% sure, but for the most part, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Engineering are 4 year degrees while IT is a 2 year program.
If you enjoy solving the "in's and out's" of MS windows or trouble shooting how to get a printer to work on a wifi network or figuring out how it get a difficult program to install then there is a good chance you will enjoy IT.
If you like programming computers to perform functions such as saving pay role information or collecting data that has been remotely captured from an assembly/manufaturing floor or developing code for a microprocessor used in a cell phone or writing software for application software that you buy at the store, then Computer Science Engineering (CSE) would be a good match.
If you like understanding how things work such as components in your stereo or designing the CPU in your computer or figuring out how to run high voltage lines to/from a central power grid or designing a system and programing a device to perform actions like lift and object or take a picture based upon sensors and signal being received or coming up with and designing a better/less expensive remoter car door/starter key chain then Electrical Engineering might be a good fit.
However, in all cases, mathmatics, creativity and problem solving are a must (math to a lessor degree for IT)! BUT WHATEVER YOU DECIDE; Make sure it is based upon your interest and not on the pay.

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