<p>Hi, I'm sophomore engineering major. After talking to people, doing some research, I prefer to pursue either industrial engr or mechanical engr major. I have the same amount of interests on both of them.</p>
<p>I like industrial because it goes toward people and business
I like mechanical because I'm interested in machine, automobile, engine, these types of stuff.
And they are both broad.</p>
<p>I don't want to do double major, so which one do you think I should pick?</p>
<p>this really isn't a decision anyone can give you advice on...some ppl might give some advice...but it's all about interest...if you still can't figure it out...research on what an industrial e would do during an average day and what a mechanical e would do on an average day...the key here is to talk w/ ppl who are in these fields and learn about aspects of each that you might appreciate or might hate...</p>
<p>go with mechanical</p>
<p>I agree with proton.....mechanical.</p>
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I like industrial because it goes toward people and business
I like mechanical because I'm interested in machine, automobile, engine, these types of stuff.
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I'd agree with this ... I'd also add the IE tends to use analytically based hueristics to solve problems; great for people who are pragmetic problem solvers ... and ME problems tend to be more closed form with more rigorous methods to find solutions. Those are generalizations but I think OK.</p>
<p>go with mechanical....its broad and you can always masters in industrial</p>
<p>Lenny- perhaps a school that offers ME with a business concentration might appeal to you. Many of the higher ranked IE schools are located in the midwest. Which schools are you looking at?</p>
<p>I am currently attending Penn State University Park. Like I said i'm sophomore and i have till end of semester to pick the major. I've talked to advisors, upperclassmen etc. </p>
<p>I know this is my own decision, I just wanna hear some more suggestions. </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>As of now, from sources I heard is that industrial engineering ranked 4th and mechanical ranked 13th at Penn State</p>