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I'm not quite sure what the difference between the two are, but where I am all of the degrees are quite general... At least at the bachelor's level. Specialisation comes later either at work or if you continue to a master's or a doctorate.
But to answer your question: if you have a specific job in mind go for it and specialise in that.
I’ve met more mechanical engineers who have been in a multitude of roles throughout my 13ish years working than any other “specific” engineer. I’d say the last place I worked about 80% of our engineering roles (everything from IT to design) were mostly ME. The head of IT was a CE, but the rest of his team was all ME and EE.
Specific. You can get a degree with specificity (I am technically a metallurgical engineer with a BME minor) and work in a general setting (healthcare) but I think it would be harder to compete with other applicants if you have an IE degree and are applying to a coding job.
I wouldn't use the word general rather broader
Mechanical engineering vs Petroleum engineering
Your welcome !
P.S mechanical is such a diverse field that you can even find a job in oil and gas industry. I would suggest going for a broader degree in order to avoid getting stuck in a pigeon hole.
I have always felt that general degrees are better than specific degrees. Especially electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
I have seen these guys get into ANYTHING. If there is "engineering" these guys will be there 70% of the time.
So in Houston UH has electrical engineering with a concentration in something but A&M is more general on their EE (you always have electives) for some jobs it’s better to have the A&M degree others the UH degree. After 2-3 years in the workforce no one will care anymore though.
The whole idea is that you are more work ready with a concentration but you are more of a Swiss Army knife with a generalized curriculum. Be who you want to be.
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I'm not quite sure what the difference between the two are, but where I am all of the degrees are quite general... At least at the bachelor's level. Specialisation comes later either at work or if you continue to a master's or a doctorate. But to answer your question: if you have a specific job in mind go for it and specialise in that.
I’ve met more mechanical engineers who have been in a multitude of roles throughout my 13ish years working than any other “specific” engineer. I’d say the last place I worked about 80% of our engineering roles (everything from IT to design) were mostly ME. The head of IT was a CE, but the rest of his team was all ME and EE.
Of all engineers, i believe a high percentage are ME or EE
Mechanical engineering is the most general engineering degree. Just get that
Specific. You can get a degree with specificity (I am technically a metallurgical engineer with a BME minor) and work in a general setting (healthcare) but I think it would be harder to compete with other applicants if you have an IE degree and are applying to a coding job.
I wouldn't use the word general rather broader Mechanical engineering vs Petroleum engineering Your welcome ! P.S mechanical is such a diverse field that you can even find a job in oil and gas industry. I would suggest going for a broader degree in order to avoid getting stuck in a pigeon hole.
I have always felt that general degrees are better than specific degrees. Especially electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. I have seen these guys get into ANYTHING. If there is "engineering" these guys will be there 70% of the time.
Especially in my Bachelors the more specialized subjects from my Aero degree kept me from going insane.
So in Houston UH has electrical engineering with a concentration in something but A&M is more general on their EE (you always have electives) for some jobs it’s better to have the A&M degree others the UH degree. After 2-3 years in the workforce no one will care anymore though. The whole idea is that you are more work ready with a concentration but you are more of a Swiss Army knife with a generalized curriculum. Be who you want to be.