Advice on what to major in college?

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<p>So I'll be going to college soon and I have yet to choose a major. I have always been interested in math and physics, so I have been thinking about engineering. In addition, I like classical mechanics a lot.
I originally thought I would settle with a mechanical engineering major, but I also found that there was an engineering mechanic major that focused on mechanics.</p>

<p>So, can someone please explain the main differences between mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics? And engineering physics too?</p>

<p>The main problems I have with engineering mechanics is that only a few colleges have the degree which means that it might not be as easy to get a job out there. And although I am interested in research, I feel that I would enjoy working in the industry more.
And exactly what types of mechanics differs mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics?</p>

<p>thanks.</p>

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<p>No idea about engineering mechanics… sounds like a course, not a degree program. Engineering physics, unless I’m mistaken, deals with some of the more modern areas of physics (quantum, relativity, nuclear, etc.) possibly moreso than other engineering specialties, possibly at the cost of depth in so-called classical physics.</p>

<p>If you’re interested in classical mechanics, you could enjoy mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering fairly well. You could probably also use electives to take more theoretical or advanced courses in mechanics from the physics and/or math departments. You won’t go too wrong with a good, ABET accredited program in mechanical, aerospace or civil.</p>