1. So Many Engineering Majors…How Do I Choose?
By Kareem S. Burney

2. Engineering Covers Many Areas
There are many different types of engineering majors that cover many different scientific areas. For example:
Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Environmental Engineering

3. Some Engineering Fields Cover Specific Scientific Areas
Some engineering majors cover very specific scientific.
What this means is that the information covered makes it difficult to leave that area during a career.
Examples:
Nuclear Engineering
Biomedical Engineering/Bioengineering
Aerospace Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering

4. Some Engineering Fields Are Better for Research than Industry
Some engineering majors are excellent for research careers but have very limited industry careers.

5. Core Engineering Fields Can Cover Many Different Areas
The following engineering fields are considered “core” engineering fields.
The classes in these programs can lay the foundation for advanced degrees in more specific engineering fields:
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering

6. How to Decide?
Do research on that particular engineering field. For example:
Future Job Market
Research potential
Possible advancement in career
This research should be based on your interest.

7. Conclusion There are many different types of engineering fields.
Determine if you want to do research or go industry.
Some fields are very specialized and others are considered core fields. Pursue the field that interest you.
An option may be getting a core degree for undergrad and a more specialized degree in grad school.