<p>I am in the early stages of an engineering science program at a community college, I'm currently taking Calc 2, Calc based Physics 2, and an introductory course in C++. I intended on pursuing electrical engineering, and industrial before that. I recently thought, if I'm going to study tough courses, and take on what I hear is a stressful job, I might as well go with computer science since the job market for the major is better, the job outlook is better, and the median salary as well. Both fields are fascinating, but I always loved computers. I went with engineering because the thought of being in front of a computer all day was unattractive. But engineers are in front of a computer most of the time anyway right? Also would anyone know about the differences or similarities in work hours per week, stress levels, and opportunity for advancement/promotion in the two fields? I could use guidance here.</p>
<p>i too would like to know this</p>
<p>You would not be better off in computer science based on what you are saying. My mother, two of my sibs, and my husband are all in computer science. ALL of their work is in front of computers. They do computer stuff all day long. On the other hand, my cousins who are engineers, and my uncle who is one, are all up and moving around and doing things. They do a little in front of the computer. But they are also out and about and involved in things.One works in a plant, another at a laboratory. The other two are outdoors a lot. </p>
<p>I would recommend talking to people that are in your interest field (EE, CS, IE) of a college of your choice. I can’t speak for other colleges since sometimes the course load might differ. As of CS, look into the course map and ask if you like the following (the following is based on my CS map):
Math (Cal 1, 2, 3, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra)
Programming (C++)
Theories (Computer theories) </p>
<p>I had no problem with my first two years. It is the later courses that are making me rethink about my choice. </p>