<p>Do you guys know why there is such a large salary difference between different engineering fields? I will probably major in engineering but have not decided in what specific discipline (looking at mech, civil, chem, maybe aero).</p>
<p>Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Mostly supply and demand. Pick based on what you like to do most.</p>
<p>I wouldn't pick based on the salary. Almost all fields of engineering pay pretty well, and you want a job that you like and can tolerate waking up every morning to go to work. My dad isn't happy with his job too often. I know that I don't want to be in his situation when I'm his age.</p>
<p>Assuming you're not yet in college, you don't need to choose a major yet anyway. Almost all engineering majors take the same first year classes from what I've heard, so find out what you like to do after a year, and pursue that. That's what I'd do. . .</p>
<p>Can you post some of the different salaries you have seen ? I didn't think there was much of a difference. </p>
<p>I tend to agree with collegehelp, pick what you enjoy to do.</p>
<p>Also have you considered computer science or chemical engineering ?</p>