<p>I have no idea what I want to do in the future. I want to go into engineering (any kind except chemical) but I also have a knack for business and computers. My whole family is in business and I've been interested in and messing with computers since I was nine or ten. So for a major, I want to pick something that constitutes not only something that I'm interested in, but has a good job outlook for the future and pays well--really well. I know that most types of engineers make $75,000-$100,000 after a few years. Is there anything I could do to be able to make as much as, say, a dentist with their own clinic? I've heard that majoring in Business and minoring in Engineering is the best possible combination as far as money goes. What exactly do you think I should do and what jobs can this combination get me and what do they pay?</p>
<p>It's not common for one to major in business and minor in engineering. However, it is doable for one to major in engineering and minor in, say, economics.</p>
<p>What kind of jobs and career paths would that open for me?</p>
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I want to go into engineering (any kind except chemical)
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Awwww....chemical is so much fun though...;)</p>
<p>I say:
BS engineering + MBA</p>
<p>Well I heard there aren't too many jobs in ChemE, but I also really really despise and suck at chemistry. I just don't get it. Physics, I love and am good at. Anyway, what will the BS engineering + MBA get me as far as jobs go?</p>
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Well I heard there aren't too many jobs in ChemE
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There are a lot of variety of jobs for ChemE...more so than any other engineering discipline besides Mechanical Engineering.
Oil/Gas, Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Water Treatment, Silicon Wafer Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Biochemicals...etc.</p>
<p>Pursue the engineering field that interests you. Work for a few years and then pursue an MBA...The MBA will allow you to move into management or financial roles. </p>
<p>BS Engineering + MBA = best combination of technical know-how and business acumen.</p>
<p>BS Engineering + MS Engineering + MBA
thats what i'm doin... and maybe a phd as well.</p>