<p>Hmmmm,
what is the difference between computer engineering and electrical engineering? Some schools have them as a department but some dont? And what is the difference between engineering science and applied physics? All these names are so confusing! What is the most popular major for finding a job? Thanks!</p>
<p>Computer engineering has more of a software focus than EE would have. Whether there is a department or just a program is pretty much irrelevant. If you want more detail on the differences between programs, go to the department web site and they usually list the courses in the programs. This will tell you what the differences are in detail.</p>
<p>As for applied physics and engineering science, there is a real difference because all physics programs have a specific core which includes classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and statistical physics. An engineering science could easily not have one or more of these.</p>
<p>For finding jobs it depends a lot on you, and how you sell yourself. However, an engineering degree like EE is well understood by employers and therefore you don’t need to explain how your core competencies relate to the position if you are interviewing for an EE job. With an applied physics degree you might just as well be able to do the job but you would have to put a bit more effort into convincing the employer. Alternatively, in a small R&D company, they might be looking for someone who have a broader range of competencies and a physics degree might be just waht they want.</p>