<p>Hi, I'm a class 11 student from India. I'm interested in a career in PetE and am trying to shortlist colleges. While TAMU is probably academically and placement-wise superior for PetE, I'm drawn to USC because of the diversity (TAMU is only 1% international), LA!!! and the merit scholarship opportunities for internationals. </p>
<p>My problem is that, as USC only offers MechE (my preference over ChemE in this case) or ChemE with a PetE concentration, I won't get as good a job as PetE majors, and when I do, I won't be paid as much. Is this true? On the other hand, is the MechE + PetE major advantageous as it will offer more diverse job opportunities?</p>
<p>I'm also looking at Colorado School of Mines, University of Tulsa, LSU and UT Austin though TAMU and UT Austin (very hard for OOS and internationals to get in; I'd prefer it to TAMU) will be my preferences among those other than USC.</p>