<p>I wanted to know if i could study physics+math in undergrad and then go for Electrical engineering in Graduate school.</p>
<p>What is the degree's validity? I mean is it well respected as the normal 4 yrs engineering or (3+2) engineering??</p>
<p>Is it harder relatively?</p>
<p>I kind of wish I did that. With a physics and math background you'll have a solid foundation. the problem with undergrad engineering is they simplify things too much. Also Physics/math majors tend to score higher on standardized tests so that is a plus. As far as how admissions look at it Im not sure. You might need to take some prereq for some classes though.</p>
<p>It may be possible to do both once you get into college. I know a few kids that will graduate with two degrees: BS in physics/math minor and BEE. Some physics depts have specialty degrees...optics, electronics etc that have many of the same required classes as EE.</p>
<p>Physics grads really need to go onto grad school whereas ee's can get a good job after college. If you have had enough of school after 4 yrs you'll be happy to have the EE degree.</p>
<p>Yes, physics grads can go onto EE grad school, no problem.</p>
<p>You can certainly do that, but you may need to take some courses the summer before you enter grad school to prepare for advanced EE courses.</p>
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I mean is it well respected as the normal 4 yrs engineering or (3+2) engineering??
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Hmm... I'm not really sure myself, but the only thing other people will see is that you have a BS in Physics and a MS in EE or a BS in Physics and a BS in EE. I would imagine the former is more respected simply because you have a graduate degree.</p>
<p>ya what about its validity? r such engineers competent? And btw phy graduate r jobless then?</p>
<p>Is it relatively harder??</p>
<p>Hey, what happened to your ability to type?</p>
<p>To be a competent engineer, you cannot learn all the skills you need through textbooks. Rather, hands-on experience is a really important component. You can get through an entire EE program but still suck as an engineer because you didn't get any internships or join any EE-related clubs. You can also do math/physics but be a kick ass EE because of your involvement in the EE field.</p>
<p>Lots of statistics about physics graduates are available at Education</a> and Employment Data - American Institute of Physics</p>
<p>In 2004, 8% (320 of 4000) of prior-year physics graduates were enrolled in engineering graduate school, according to this document: <a href="http://aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/winter2004c.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://aip.org/statistics/trends/reports/winter2004c.pdf</a></p>