<p>I was recently accepted into both aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. I am kind of conflicted on which to choose. The pros for aerospace are I think airplanes are very interesting, also I'm interested in the aerodynamics side because I one day want to work on designing cars. The cons are that I'm afraid it's too specialized and I'll have trouble finding a job. The pros for mechanical are versatility; there is a wide variety of jobs that I'd be interested in. I know the majors are pretty similar for the first two years, but the diverge pretty significantly after that. I just wanted to start a discussion and get some advice on the pros and cons of choosing either major. I know it's ultimately a personal choice, but I'm very interested what you guys and gals have to say. </p>
<p>Also, is it possible to the a bachelor's in AA and a masters in ME? Or the other way around?</p>
<p>This topic has been covered quite a bit on here. Long story short, there is a lot of crossover between the two degrees, with ample job options out there for both. You should choose whichever program you are genuinely passionate about, and not be concerned with the lack of jobs since there really isn’t a reason to be concerned.</p>
<p>An aerospace engineering degree does not automatically lock you into a career of aerospace jobs. You can see for yourself by looking at the job postings below. Specifically, take a look at the degree requirements.</p>
<p>These are just a few examples I chose to give you an idea of the variety of jobs you would be qualified for having an aerospace engineering degree (assuming you wanted something outside of aerospace). If you search yourself, you will notice a similar trend… many job postings requiring an “engineering degree”, or “mechanical or aerospace engineering degree”. The only real exception to this rule is with Civil, Software, and Electrical engineering jobs, where you pretty much need a Civil, Software, or Electrical engineering degree.</p>
<p>Hi I am recent graduate in aerospace technology with honours from Coventry university. I am planning to study at Embry riddle for MSc in aerospace engineering. I am also interested in aerodynamics but not really sure if I should go for non specialised aerospace engineering or specialised like in embry riddle aerodynamics,propulsion and structures. Can you suggest me, since I have aerospace tech. UK Degree even after doing msc will i be restricted in job opportunities?</p>
<p>Well the point of a graduate degree like an MS is to specialize, so absolutely do it if you know where your interests lie. Typically, it’s your most recent degree that matters the most, so I don’t imagine you would be held back at all except by citizenship issues in aerospace companies, which are more common that most other industries.</p>
<p>Pick the one which has more of the jobs you are interested in. Aerospace Engineering isn’t “more specialized” than mechanical. In school they share some similar coursework, but they also don’t share certain topics… meaning you will learn different things depending on which you choose. Just do what you think will get you where you want to be and be proactive about gaining useful experience through clubs/research at school or internships.</p>