<p>Turns out I'll be going to GATech. I chose Physics as my desired major in the application, being extremely interested in researching quantum physics and its applications to computer science. However, I'm thinking I should probably go for a double major of physics and elec/comp engineering to pursue my interests. What is your advise? Would this be the way to go? What options do I have?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>As an undergrad no matter where you are, you'll pretty much be subjected to a pretty generic physics or EE curriculum. In grad school, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of quantum mechanics and information theory. I would recommend scheduling for the possibility of a double major then decide later on if it is actually feasible when your heavy technical classes start.</p>
<p>I say major in physics and then go for something more specialized in grad school which is similar to what Brendank recommended.</p>
<p>I concur....</p>
<p>How would obtaining an computer engineering major affect my employment opportunities?</p>
<p>I got to say, I have no idea/plans on where I will find a job with a major of physics nor how tough that might be. I was thinking a major in computer engineering along with one in physics would not only put me in a safety spot but a sweet spot in terms of employment opportunities and salary.</p>
<p>computer software engineering or computer hardware engineering?
The software engineer will have good job opportunities while most computer hardware engineer jobs are being outsourced...</p>
<p>Hardware engineering excites me the most. Well, more specifically engineering of CPU/GPUs.
Which is why I'm so interested in quantum physics. There's so much to discover and apply, especially in the field of computing. Seems like the perfect mix of modern physics and computing.</p>
<p>This is the first time I see that term "outsourcing". Looked it up. Seems like hardware engineering jobs being outsourced is not a benefit.</p>
<p>CPU/GPU/microchip engineering is really an application of solid sate physics which would be a technical elective in either an undergraduate physics or EE/CE curriculum.</p>
<p>If you're interested in the fabrication of CPU/GPU units, as in the actual silicon deposition and growth and things like that, you may want to check out Materials Science & Engineering as well. I imagine considerably more classes would overlap with your physics degree (I got a physics minor as a MSE by only taking four extra classes, could have done a double major if I had taken four years to graduate). There are tons of MSE people getting involved in quantum/electrical properties and they usually require a pretty heavy physics background.</p>