<p>Or the reverse. I'm not entirely sure what would be the best route for myself, I enjoy physics a great deal but would rather go into an applied physics position then a research/professor position. </p>
<p>As of now i will be starting my Senior year of high school and it would be nice to have this figured out before i start sending applications and such.</p>
<p>Any recommendations/advice is welcome.</p>
<p>[I will also be posting the same topic in the science department as to see both sides' advice.]</p>
<p>Thank you,
Daniel</p>
<p>If you plan on becoming an engineer, an engineering major with physics minor would be the best route. </p>
<p>While it’s not unheard of for a physics major to work as an engineer, it is rare. A physics BS/BA implies that your goals are aligned towards research or teaching, which usually means your terminal degree will be a PhD. </p>
<p>If you choose to go the physics route later on, a traditional engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical) will generally put you in a good position for advanced degrees in Physics. You will, however, need to take a few pre-requisite courses before continuing on.</p>
<p>Thank you! Just what i needed to hear.</p>