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I'm debating between going into Electrical engineering or computer engineering.

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avi85

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I'm debating between going into Electrical engineering or computer engineering, your thoughts and suggestions.
Whichever one I go into I'll probably start working after getting my bachelors and then I would go for a master's at nights or something.

Formerly: How much do fresh out of university computer engineers make?


 
Undergrad? I would think 55-60k, I started at around 72k after a MS though
Depends on the place though, I am talking about California
 
Originally posted by: senseamp
BS:65K
MS:75K
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seems overly optimistic, unless talking CA/NY. Most of my EE friends with bachelors in TX are making mid-high 50s, with some exceptions.
 
Originally posted by: erub
Originally posted by: senseamp
BS:65K
MS:75K
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seems overly optimistic, unless talking CA/NY. Most of my EE friends with bachelors in TX are making mid-high 50s, with some exceptions.
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Not to hijack the thread but what does a seasoned EE make now?

 
I started at 50k with a BS in Comp Eng. in 2003. Not really doing anything related to computer engineering though.
 
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
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Probably because you've not mentioned what you actually want to do. Engineers top out rather quickly. If you're in it for the money then get an MBA.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
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Probably because you've not mentioned what you actually want to do. Engineers top out rather quickly. If you're in it for the money then get an MBA.
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Well I really don't know which one I want to do, they are both interesting... and it's not (just) for the money
 
Originally posted by: avi85
Well I really don't know which one I want to do, they are both interesting... and it's not (just) for the money
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So then look at it from a career growth perspective. Engineers are a dime a dozen so they aren't paid all that well. They're the grunts. Why not be the businessman that leads the grunts and makes money off of their toil? Lot easier work, lots more pay.
 
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
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I assume your school will allow you to change between the two (at my school CE and EE are identical for the first 2 years), so just pick one, see which subjects you like then make the decision later on.
 
Originally posted by: spidey07
Originally posted by: avi85
Well I really don't know which one I want to do, they are both interesting... and it's not (just) for the money
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So then look at it from a career growth perspective. Engineers are a dime a dozen so they aren't paid all that well. They're the grunts. Why not be the businessman that leads the grunts and makes money off of their toil? Lot easier work, lots more pay.
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Nothing stops an engineer from going into the 'business' side and they'll likely be more successful because of their firm understanding of the subject. Of course, I'm talking about tech companies and not banks or utilities...
 
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
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I assume your school will allow you to change between the two (at my school CE and EE are identical for the first 2 years), so just pick one, see which subjects you like then make the decision later on.
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I actually haven't decided on a school yet (just got out of the army a few months ago) although most of the schools seem to have many courses shared by both CE and EE so it is a possibility but I really wanna come to a decision.
 
Originally posted by: avi85
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
Click to expand...

I assume your school will allow you to change between the two (at my school CE and EE are identical for the first 2 years), so just pick one, see which subjects you like then make the decision later on.
Click to expand...

I actually haven't decided on a school yet (just got out of the army a few months ago) although most of the schools seem to have many courses shared by both CE and EE so it is a possibility but I really wanna come to a decision.
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Well try this rule of thumb, if you like programming go with CE, if you like math and physics more, with with EE. But don't worry if you pick the 'wrong' one, you'll be able to change...
 
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
Click to expand...

I assume your school will allow you to change between the two (at my school CE and EE are identical for the first 2 years), so just pick one, see which subjects you like then make the decision later on.
Click to expand...

I actually haven't decided on a school yet (just got out of the army a few months ago) although most of the schools seem to have many courses shared by both CE and EE so it is a possibility but I really wanna come to a decision.
Click to expand...

Well try this rule of thumb, if you like programming go with CE, if you like math and physics more, with with EE. But don't worry if you pick the 'wrong' one, you'll be able to change...
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But that's the problem... I enjoy math, physics and programming...
 
Originally posted by: avi85
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
Originally posted by: Martin
Originally posted by: avi85
nobody has really given me an idea as far as choosing between computer/electrical engineering...
Click to expand...

I assume your school will allow you to change between the two (at my school CE and EE are identical for the first 2 years), so just pick one, see which subjects you like then make the decision later on.
Click to expand...

I actually haven't decided on a school yet (just got out of the army a few months ago) although most of the schools seem to have many courses shared by both CE and EE so it is a possibility but I really wanna come to a decision.
Click to expand...

Well try this rule of thumb, if you like programming go with CE, if you like math and physics more, with with EE. But don't worry if you pick the 'wrong' one, you'll be able to change...
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But that's the problem... I enjoy math, physics and programming...
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I had a similar dilemma so I went for a BSIM with minors in both ME and Accounting. After a number of years I got an MBA in business. After 32 years in the telecommunications industry I make a little over 6 figures with benefits an plan on retiring in a couple of years. I do plan on continuing to work after retirement I just don't know what.
 
Originally posted by: FlashG
I had a similar dilemma so I went for a BSIM with minors in both ME and Accounting. After a number of years I got an MBA in business. After 32 years in the telecommunications industry I make a little over 6 figures with benefits an plan on retiring in a couple of years. I do plan on continuing to work after retirement I just don't know what.
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What is BSIM?
 
BS Industrial Management is a little like Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. It's probably not offered any more.
 
Go with electrical. Many companies will actually hire electrical engineers and do their own job training to turn them into computer engineers.
 
Originally posted by: cubby1223
Go with electrical. Many companies will actually hire electrical engineers and do their own job training to turn them into computer engineers.
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Very true. With a basic EE you can go from Computers to Urban Power Systems and everything else in between.

 
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