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[necine]

Poll...

Maybe some advice on which to take as well. If I am missing any from the poll, let me know.

Edit: I think I want to go into patent law. I was considering majoring in electrical engineering with a focus in computers, and minoring in Philosophy (previous philosophy major). I went to Rutgers for 1.5 years with a philosophy major, and dropped out because I hated it. I am in the process of transferring to a local community college. Here's where the problems occur. I took the non-science general education requirements at Rutgers. Now that I'm going to this community college for a semester, and taking Calc 1, Phys 1, Chem 1, and maybe something else. I will be able to get my associates in 1 semester. I then want to transfer to Rowan and major in engineering, and minor in philosophy. I am considering EE w/ focus in computers, but I wanted to ask ATOT because there's a lot of engineers around here.

Thanks.

 

[neutralizer]

It really depends on what school you go to.

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

boo no chemical!!!!!!!elleven!!!!!!!!!!

mech will give you the widest range of employment. electrical and chemical are highest paying. do whatever you like, or what is ranked highly at your school

 

[bonkers325]

civic engineering for the win

 

[Juice Box]

define "best".....I dont think you could be any more vague in your question

 

[Saint Nick]

depends on what you want to do when you are older. i'm doing computer engineering right now, that might change sometime in the next year back to computer sciences.

 

[hypn0tik]

I'm in EE.

 

[Martin]

I think CompEng is the best as far as computer studies are concerned.

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

Originally posted by: bonkers325
civic engineering for the win

I didn't know you could major in engineering one type of car. why not just go mechanical and have the choice of cars to work on

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: iwantanewcomputer

Originally posted by: bonkers325
civic engineering for the win

I didn't know you could major in engineering one type of car. why not just go mechanical and have the choice of cars to work on

You're kidding, right?

 

[bonkers325]

soooooo

whats this civic engineering that is in your poll?

 

[Compton]

Civic, cus honda 0wnz j00

 

[BlueWeasel]

I'm pretty sure he meant to post Civil, instead of civic.

 

[sunzt]

You can do anything with an electrical engineering degree.

 

[BullsOnParade]

I wouldn't get a degree as a CompE, perhaps an EE with heavy senior coursework in the compE area.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: sunzt
You can do anything with an electrical engineering degree.

The same can be said about many engineering degrees.

 

[AgentEL]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
I'm pretty sure he meant to post Civil, instead of civic.

You'll need an engineer to check your sarcasm meter

 

[habib89]

mechanical is the most broad in my opinion.. planes trains and automobiles.. that's how i like to think about it.. CompE is just EE on a higher level.. EE is all the circuits and stuff like that that make up the computer.. Civil engineering is boring in my opinion.. but that's just me i'm sure.. buildings, bridges, roads.. all boring to me

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: Juice Box
define "best".....I dont think you could be any more vague in your question

Re: clarification

 

[bonkers325]

Originally posted by: habib89
mechanical is the most broad in my opinion.. planes trains and automobiles.. that's how i like to think about it.. CompE is just EE on a higher level.. EE is all the circuits and stuff like that that make up the computer.. Civil engineering is boring in my opinion.. but that's just me i'm sure.. buildings, bridges, roads.. all boring to me

civil engineers dont just design buildings, bridges and roads :frown:

 

[Merlyn3D]

First year was fun, but after your freshman year, prepare for 3 years of little or no social life and lots of time spent on work/lab (unless you wanna socialize with fellow engineering buddies).

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: AgentEL

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
I'm pretty sure he meant to post Civil, instead of civic.

You'll need an engineer to check your sarcasm meter

Mine's working fine...maybe you need your Sarcasm Detection Sensor calibrated?

 

[alphatarget1]

Civil. It's probably one of the few jobs that is much harder to outsource, methinks.

 

[bonkers325]

Originally posted by: alphatarget1
Civil. It's probably one of the few jobs that is much harder to outsource, methinks.

yep, each country has its own regulations and standards

 

[alphatarget1]

Originally posted by: habib89
mechanical is the most broad in my opinion.. planes trains and automobiles.. that's how i like to think about it.. CompE is just EE on a higher level.. EE is all the circuits and stuff like that that make up the computer.. Civil engineering is boring in my opinion.. but that's just me i'm sure.. buildings, bridges, roads.. all boring to me

Airports, dams, harbors, water distribution, railroads, waste treatment, and I'm sure a lot of other fields are left out.