<p>I'm halfway through my undergraduate degree as an applied physics major at Rice. I've been considering a number of options for what to do after graduating, but every way I look at it, careers in physics suck.</p>
<p>So I've recently thought about becoming an electrical engineer, especially since my applied physics degree requires a few courses in electrical engineering. What is the best way to become an electrical engineer after getting a BS in physics? Apply straight to an EE graduate program and get an master's degree? Should I try to work for an engineering firm first? What is the best route?</p>
<p>I can't answer your question, I'm not an electrical engineer, but it is too late to switch and get your BS in EE? Have you taken enough engineering courses to make it work? Have you spoken with the advisers in the engineering department? It is usually hard to pick up an engineering major this late in the game, but with your applied physics background it may be possible</p>
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So I've recently thought about becoming an electrical engineer, especially since my applied physics degree requires a few courses in electrical engineering. What is the best way to become an electrical engineer after getting a BS in physics? Apply straight to an EE graduate program and get an master's degree? Should I try to work for an engineering firm first? What is the best route?
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<p>Probably the best way to start is to attempt to get EE internships or coops. Employers don't really care that much about what specific degree you have. What they really care about is what you know how to do, and you can prove that through internship/coop experience.</p>