Is a dual major in Comp + Electrical Enginerring practical?

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<p>Since they both interest me greatly, and have large similarities in course requirements and information, is this a practical option? I don't want to pay a lot extra for the second degree (EE first, CE second, and I'm most likely not attending an in-state public school) and want to know if having both would be more useful than having just one, and I rather not spend more than 4 years in college for my undergrad degree.</p>

<p>Apparently some schools just combine them for one major, or have a system similar to that, so I'm thinking of schools who don't have such programs.</p>

<p><em>Random Question</em> Is it necessary to go to Grad school right after I get my undergrad degree for my Masters (Haven't decided in what yet), or can I start working first and go back for it? I'm trying to decipher the pros and cons of each option.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help in advance =)</p>

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<p>Well, many of the best schools offer this option so it certainly is practical for those schools. You would probably be best off asking the schools that you are interested in to see if it is practical.</p>

<p>The advantage of going to work is that you get paid and get some experience and that the latter can make getting the masters easier. You might also wind up with an employer that will pay for your masters degree.</p>

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<p>Look at your school’s 4 year plan for EE and CE. I go to the University of Maryland College Park and the difference between EE and ECE is only a few classes.</p>

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<p>I know many EE’s who took a lot of CmpE courses cuz they were interested in computer architecture and such.</p>