Mech vs Aero?

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<p>I know this question has been asked multiple times, but after reading many threads and doing a lot of research, I still cannot decide which to pick. I know for sure that I am interested in aeronautics. I want my career to involve commercial jets. I'm just very unsure about how to get there, though, because I know that mech engineers get more jobs these days than aero engineers, and based on some forum I read through, many mech engineers who work for aeronautical firms say that most of the workers there have mech, not aero, bachelor degrees.</p>

<p>A little info on me: girl. Junior in high school.</p>

<p>So I would like to know:
1. Which major will assure an engineering job in working with commercial jets? (I prefer design of commercial jets, but I'm also interested in engine design.)</p>

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<li><p>Which major is more accepted by aero engineering firms?</p></li>
<li><p>Anything else that would be important to know regarding this topic.</p></li>
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<p>Thank you!! I'm not sure if I asked the question the right way... =P</p>

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<p>Statistically, MechE departments are more nationally ubiquitous and contain more students than AeroE departments, so yes, in industry there should be more ME’s than AE’s.</p>

<p>You can treat AE as a specialized ME degree. ME’s will learn more about topics like machinery/turbomachinery than AE’s, but AE’s will have more specialized coursework in topics like airplane design and aerodynamics. Both degrees are very similar, and neither should limit your possibilities in the airplane world.</p>

<p>If you are positive you want to work with commercials jets, than without a doubt, major in Aerospace Engineering. You likely find the classes more interesting. Otherwise, majoring in ME will give you broader career choices upon graduation.</p>