<p>I am thinking about studying mechanical engineering and getting a job in the oil/gas industry. I want to work as a PetE but if the job market does dry up as some are saying a MechE degree can land me work somewhere else, so a MechE is more pragmatic. Anyway my question is is getting a MechE degree from a cal state a viable option in this field? Or would I just be better off 1) trying for a more prestigious/private school or 2)studying something else. P.S ignore my dumb name, I didn't think I'd ever use this account again.</p>
<p>Go to the careers sections of web sites of oil and gas industry companies and look to see what kinds of engineers they hire for what kinds of jobs.</p>