<p>Which majors has the most overlapping classes?
Will these two majors be beneficial in the work force in general or in a specific circumstance?</p>
<p>10-Q</p>
<p>Most importantly it depends on the school.</p>
<p>Mechanical/Aero double B.S. might be a 4 year program at one school. It might be a 5.5 year program at another program.</p>
<p>I can't think of a situation where a double engineering major would be beneficial, except <em>perhaps</em> the ME/AeroE combo, but that's only if it's a 4 year program. If it's any longer, might as well get a bachelor's in ME, and a MS in AeroE instead, which should take 5 years.</p>
<p>This is a very general question...</p>
<p>Typically, an engineering degree is designed to stand alone and a dual degree program offers no significant advantage. A dual engineering degree would be quite difficult and even if completed, I can't imagine many cases in which an employer would favor a dual degree. In most cases, going with the general degrees (ME/ChemE/EE) and simply getting a Masters in another degree are sufficient.</p>
<p>As with other non-engineerign degrees, in most cases the employer is hiring you for your engineering degree. </p>
<p>Anyway if you still need an answer, these major combos would be somewhat beneficial...</p>
<p>Math/EE
Chemistry/ChemE
Geology/PetroE
Economics or Business/Engineering</p>
<p>would aero/ee be a good combo?</p>
<p>... if you want to graduate in 6 years.</p>
<p>...and want to be stressed out all the time.</p>
<p>I really feel that dual engineering degrees don't offer a significant edge (if any) in the employment scheme. </p>
<p>For example, what would be the applications of an ASE/EE? Typically ASE will teach you the necessary control systems you need to circumvent the EE. As for the EE portion, I can't imagine any overlap with ASE--maybe in far far left field, heat transfer is in a circuit.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that most companies have you work in a team and delegate work. Need a circuit designed? They'll ask the EE only major since that is his training. Need a wing? They'll ask the ASE or MechE.</p>
<p>Finally, keep in mind that you need to do "well" in both degrees to really reap the employment benefits. Doing well in one degree is hard enough but two? Good luck! Also, you want to have some FUN in college--all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.....or an engineer :-(</p>
<p>who's Jack?</p>
<p>The jack of all trades, masters degree in none</p>
<p>Well Jack was my failed reference to The Shining but mydegisunacred's explanation can do as well.</p>
<p>I can't help but think you'd be much better off getting a Bachelors/Masters (in the same or different majors) than a double major. A double engineering major just seems like suicide in the first place, and getting it done in 4 years is most likely going to mean a lot of summer classes. That means no internships. Also, you'll have to take a pretty extreme courseload. That means less time for research.</p>
<p>I agree with the above post. If it takes you 6 years to graduate with two engineering degrees, you might as well get your Master by then, and have a higher chance of getting a job.</p>
<p>You can try it... hehe. You'll know whether to stick with it or not pretty quickly. Before getting to college, a lot of students (myself included) have dreams of pursuing multiple majors and insane curricula. It all dies down pretty fast... there's really just not much utility to it.
In the end you get the same thing out of any engineering degree: problem solving skills, team-work, some project management, and design. The rest are details. Something like poli-sci and economics, on the other hand, could be a good option. Not really any overlap there but at my school both majors are pretty short and easy, and expose you to different things.
Also, don't double major for the sake of employment, do it because you are really passionate about both subjects. If you want to boost your employment chances do practical things... independent projects, research, internships, join cool clubs, start a business, do some freelance work in something you like, etc... much more useful and fun!</p>
<p>What do you think of a ME/Chemistry double major? My son loves Chemistry, but also loves to build things.</p>
<p>How long does he feel like spending in college, and does he plan on doing anything other than studying while there?</p>
<p>^He already has 2 years of college credit with AP/Dual Credit, so if he just majors in ME it will take him 5 semesters to finish. I'm not too sure how much longer it will take to get the Chemistry degree if he does both at the same time. I do know if he only wants to do the Chemistry BS it will only take 4 semester to finish. The engineering degree requires a few lower level courses he could not test out of for a degree.</p>
<p>Double major will increase your options for employment. Depend what is the other major, it may also help you later to a different position. </p>
<p>Are you planning majors in two engineering or engineering + something else?</p>
<p>My son is in his 2nd year this coming fall, majoring in System Engineering and Economics. He needs 7 more classes for the economic major, one of which is required by both major. Since he has AP, he will finish in 4 year and took a extra class the 1st semester and may need another one later.</p>
<p>We he graduates, he will have an option to work in engineering or business. Even if he stay in engineering, the business portion of the other major may help in into a management position.</p>
<p>how bout computer science with any type of engineering?
is there a certain engineering that would benefit more than others with a double major or even a minor of CS?</p>
<p>Can I ask why you want to double major? I can see why it might be good for some people who have strong passions in two very different fields though. But in that case, the benefit wouldn't be for one's professional advancement. It would just be for one's own personal desires.</p>
<p>hi, I don't have AP. But I would really love to major in engineering and business related field(economics, finance). How many classes do i have to take more? Do i have to study 1 year more?? and what are summer classes?? can i take that at my college? or community college? If in college does it cost.</p>