Mech Engineering & Math or Comp Sci

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<p>I'm currently a 2nd semester freshman double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. I originally came to college as only a math major because I love math and continue to enjoy it as I get into higher level courses, but decided to pick up an engineering degree as well because I wanted a more applied career path(I do not intend on teaching math, so I didn't want to pursue a pure math undergrad without having an applied counterpart). In addition, I've also become really interested in Computer Science but have nowhere to put it into my curriculum besides for a few elective spaces that are available. Career-wise, I'm interested in anything that involves designing objects/ideas; I enjoy creating things (i.e machines, structures, computers, computer software, technology, etc). </p>

<p>Lately, I've been debating whether my math degree is truly worthwhile. I talked to a few people and they explained that strong math skills come with the territory of a Mechanical Engineering degree and I couldn't disagree with them because it seems obvious that such is true. </p>

<p>To get to the point, my question is whether I should swap my math degree with a computer science degree and have that along side the mech. eng. degree, and possibly pick up a math minor if I have time? or any other possible option that someone may see as more useful/sensible?</p>

<p>Any insight is great because I've been struggling with various options for a while now and I would like to see what anyone else has to say.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>P.S. I have a lot of credits from high school, so I have some flexibility but would like to sort things out as soon as possible.</p>

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<p>Another option could be combining math with computer science, economics, and/or statistics in a double major, or major plus official or unofficial minors. It may be easier to squeeze those courses into a four year schedule than to squeeze a second major or minor into a mechanical engineering major.</p>

<p>If you can pull off mechanical engineering and computer science, then it may help you into jobs and careers designing things that require knowledge of both.</p>

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<p>ucbalumnus -</p>

<p>I have thought about combining my math degree with other disciplines, but I just don’t know if that path is right for me. I certainly love math and computer science, and I have taken an interest in economics as of late; however, I feel as though the engineering degree is something I have a firm interest in and I am passionate enough about it to pursue a career in that field. I like your idea of mechanical engineering + computer science, being as it encompasses most if not all of what I’m interested in, and I may highly consider that option, so thank you!</p>