/sci/ - Science & Math

CS/CE
EE retards can't write code for shit

>>12257125
I actually have my A+ cert, I know cs is heavily geared towards programming and algs but would what I've learned have any carryover? Half the reason I'm going back to school is because even entry level jobs are tossing my resume in the trash because I don't have a degree. I'd go for Net+ but it doesn't seem like it'll help my prospects very much.

>>12257144
OK, now for a non-meme answer.
Honestly really up to you. Can't go wrong with CS/CE/EE. I don't know how it it is in US in particular, but studying and doing projects while you're studying should land you a junior sw role if you're into that.

>>12257125
Why would I want to write code?

>>12257096
You should look into Civil engineering fren
Depending on state you can apply for you EIT based on work experience OR college credit
Most design elements are honestly best learned at your own pace. You can easily watch Khan academy for physics and read a few basic design books and you'll be good to go.
Honestly for EIT exam its all entry level chemistry, hydrologics etc.
Also, most of the later college courses are analysis or theory which has really doesn't translate into a day-to-day work environment.

example in California (I'm 1 year away from PE)
3 years of experience (school, experience) for EIT
6 Additional for your PE

Comfy 40-50 hour weeks depending on what area you specialize in (bridge design, structural, etc) and really decent pay for even EIT (Avg is around 55-70k)

And you can usually find a comfy job doing consulting or even getting into something like PML's

>>12257184
Thanks man, I think out of those three I would go with EE since it seems like a very broad base that I could specialize with later.
>>12257223
Civil engineering sounds pretty cool fren, I'll have to take a serious look into it.

>>12257280
:)
The best part about doing something like Civil or Structural (its an extension of civil, more like a discipline) is that is very versatile

You can get into something like real estate and investments and you will have the knowledge to know if it is worth to put money into and building or if it will be a flop.

You can also design repairs that are needed / additions / ADU's etc. Which will save a tonnn of money

It's great when you can do reports as a licensed engineer for other real estate companies on potential investments because they will develop a great relationship with you and give you a lot of work

>>12257316
Thanks my man, I'm really going to have to look into this since it seems like civil would be much more versatile and easier to find a job in outside high density areas that attract employers for other types of engineering. Have a lain as thanks.

>>12257096
You really can't go wrong with the major engineering branches (ME/EE/CivE/ChemE) or CS. I personally am in ME and find it great as it's highly versatile.

>>12257371
OP

Do you know how to use CAD?

>>12257096

I'll echo what others have said: EE is a very solid choice. Something to think about is what type of workplace you would prefer. I have a buddy in civil engineering who is perfectly happy to it behind a desk all day, and another in EE who is in love with working on boats. I myself have an undergrad in biology and thought I wanted to work in a lab, but now am a hospital pharmacist and way better off.

Try to get some different work experiences in the field during school. That will be the most helpful in determining where you want to land. Good luck anon.

>>12257223
I'm mechanical right how and I wish I did civil

Pure math

>>12257625
Mechanical is still p cool though, I feel like the switch wouldn't be too bad

>>12257648
Yeah, we do a lot of mechanics. Plus thermo and Fluids have applications in civil. But we don't do soil mechanics or some of the other stuff

>>12257669
How often are you in the field?

>>12257677
I still haven't graduated, but it's too late to switch now

>>12257695
What do you want to do? Aerospace, biotech, auto, robotics?

>Stable Job
Pure Mathematics

>>12257096
getting an EE degree didn't improve my job prospects.

>>12257738
I honestly don't know yet. Whichever is the most likely to lead to work... Maybe I will do an Msc after graduation.

>>12257810
Helped the fuck out of mine. Hell, I get cold calls from recruiters weekly.

>>12259141
Not him, but how? I'm still an undergrad. But I'm wondering what you did... Did you do an internship?

>>12259144
Internship is expected for most majors.

>>12259141
And did you go to a top school?

>>12259155
Getting one is the hard part, especially now with the rona. Many companies aren't even doing them anymore, and this year is my only chance to get one while in school.

I would have looked more into ceramic engineering but probably would have done metallurgical engineering in my undergrad if I would have done it all over again instead of doing geology and geophysics.

Materials science in general is very interesting, but with that said I’m very satisfied with the geo carrier I have chosen since I wanted to do field work and have a job where I was on my feet more often. The criticism is more nit picking that would probably be with any job.

Basically find something that you are interested in that is related to STEM. You will be very amazed at how broad your career field will be with any degree if you play your cards right and network but you probably won’t get far without good connections. That is my advice for someone going into a STEM degree.

Btw EE is pretty hard at the uni I went to. The smartest guy I ever knew dropped EE and went into computer engineering. Chem E is another shitty one since most of them looked like they wanted to die 9/10.

>>12259336
>if you play your cards right and network
How?
We can't network properly because of corona virus.

Question if I am getting a bachelor in engineering physics rn, what engineer degree should I get to work in tandem with the physics degree?

>>12257096
just
don’t
choose
physics

>>12259345
LinkedIn, virtual conferences and seminars, email. Still lots of ways