I'm confused,I will start to study engineering in january but I don't know if I should study electrical or civil engineering,I like both I like buildings and bridges but I also like power generation,robotics and electricity overall.I know a lot about electricity because I'm a certified electrician.What do you think,any advice????which is better EE OR CE?????????THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!
2006-11-23 15:39:16 · 8 answers · asked by The Apostle 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
My dad is an electrical engineer and he loves it. He also makes VERY good money. You have to figure out which of those you are passionate about and go with it. You may want to check out www.salary.com it is a great tool to look at job availability and financial outcome. Either way, great choices!
2006-11-23 15:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by amoroushotmama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't say which is better, but I studied for an Architectural/Civil dual degree and dropped the Civil part.
I do mechanical and electrical design for commercial buildings. The market is due for a slowdown, but since the late 90's, there has been a shortage of people coming into construction design, because of the IT boom.
With EE you could do lighting/power design for buildings. You knowledge as an electrician would give you an advantage over other students because you are familiar with how things are built in the field, why they are done that way, and what costs are associated with them. That and you are probably familiar with most of the NEC. For example, you already know the difference between BX and Romex, and when you are allowed to use them, how to install them, and what they cost. Trust me, that's a big advantage, especially when looking to separate yourself from your fellow graduates in a few years.
Good luck with whatever you choose...
2006-11-23 20:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by H_A_V_0_C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMHO
If you like dealing with physical things, then civil engineering is the thing for you. You mentioned you are a certified electrician. That to me is also physical (physical circuits).
If you like dealing with more abstract things, then EE is the thing for you. EE also deals with electromagnetic field, which although they exist, the models we use to visualize and manipluate them are a bit on the abstract side using tools such as differential eqs. etc. We also learn about real and imaginary numbers (especially in signals).
With civil engineering, generally you may have to be based in some unfamiliar places more so than in electrical engineering.
I hope that helps.
2006-11-23 18:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by Angry Voter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are good. EE usually make better money. I am a CE and I like it. With the current trend in outsourcing overseas, I would recommend CE. And if you are a CE you can still get into power management, generation, etc projects.
2006-11-23 17:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by David T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest Civil Engineering, because this subject is vast one. YOu have good opportunity in future and it is an interesting subjet which gives work to your brain.
I am proud that my daughter is doing civil engineering !!!
If you do soil mechanic, you have a very good opportunity. Engineers having 4 or 5 years experience is getting more than a lakh of rupees per month.
My vote is for Civil Engineering only. You pl think and join.
Thanks and wish you a bright future
2006-11-23 17:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by RR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are countless Chemical Engineering jobs in great cities or close to to to specific cities -- New counseling Boston, and so on. Civil and Chemical Engineering are 2 very distinctive fields. pass on your college's occupation counseling center and touch some alumni out of your college who're civil and chemical engineers. touch them and ask them approximately their occupation paths and what they do at their jobs. discover out approximately how those alumni spend their days and the situation they paintings and use that suggestions to help inclusive of your determination. to boot the effort-free actuality that communicate on your professors in each and each and each and each section approximately a probability occupation paths and any alumni they could be able to place you in touch with.
2016-11-26 19:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for CE. They are short in supply. Have great scope now in India. EE guys are more goint to software now a days
2006-11-23 17:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sijo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do both if u can i like them both to
2006-11-23 15:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by xcsnowrider 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋