<p>If "this" economy has taught us anything, it should be that nothing is certain. Dont make career choices based on what you percieve to be in high demand. THings change so rapidly. Mabe by the time you graduate, there are no more engineering jobs, and then what? </p>
<p>Study what interests you, even in this economy. This economy is not going to stay this way for long -- either its gonna get better, or its gonna crash. Likely scenario -- ITS GONNA IMPROVE within the next 2 years, and then we will enter a period of recovery.</p>
<p>In order to be successful, you need to follow what YOU want to do. Believe me, engineering is tough, and if you dont want to be there, chances are, you not gonna make it.</p>
<p>So if you wanna stick to engineering, I would suggest that you get a BS in nuclear engineering. As I said before, dont make too many plans for the future. Mabe you cant go to graduate school, for example, you might not get in or have the money -- then you gonna be stuck as an ME, which wont be that bad. I'm studying ME and its a very broad field.</p>
<p>Lastly, if you really want something "rare" try Georgia tech's radiological engneering program. It offered through the ME department, and its one of the only ones in the country. Also, if you are from a southern state, there is a program which will allow you to pay Georgia Resident tutition rates provided that your state's schools dont have a similar program. Its called the academic common market.</p>