<p>So I'm planning on double majoring in Engineering Physics and Engineering Mechanics at UIUC. My only problem is that, what kind of job could I get doing these two types of majors? I plan on furthering my studies in applied mechanics in graduate or maybe even PhD., and I'm very interested in math and physics, so I would like to major in Engineering Physics as well, but what kind of jobs besides research would I get doing this? I could do Electrical Engineering, if these two majors turn out not to be the best choice.</p>
<p>Doing EM and EP is kind of overkill. The whole point of EM is to apply a more theoretical/mathematical approach than the more applied ME/AE degrees. It does lend itself very well to graduate school. As for jobs, if you want to get a PhD it is basically saying you want to do research regardless of the field you are in.</p>
<p>is electrical engineering or mechanical engineering more valued in today’s market?
Like electronics or mechanics?</p>
<p>Neither. Both are valuable. Do what you are most interested in.</p>
<p>are there anyone that double majors in EP and EM?</p>
<p>Why not just major in one and then get a minor or only take the specific classes from the other that interest you the most? Having interesting things to talk about will help you a lot more during an interview than talking about how you had to study 24/7 in order to keep your grades up.</p>
<p>Personally, I think you would be better off get a BSME because people know what it is. Trust me you don’t want to explain what your degree is for the rest of your life. I would guess that engineering physics was a class and not a major and I have an engineering degree. Engineering Mechanics was a building to me. It was the one that they taught statics and dynamics in. As I recall it was also a major, but I don’t recall a single person that majored in it. If you plan is to get a PhD and teach it go for it. If your plan is to get a job at the BS level then pick something with more general recognition and career path flexiblity.</p>
<p>An EP major will usually have no problem getting a regular engineering job. The core classes are roughly the same as an ME. The difference is in the math and physics-related classes taken, as EP majors will take a couple more math and physics classes beyond what engineers take (usually in the junior and senior year). What EP majors gain in math and physics, they lose in engineering subject areas (e.g. robotics, air breathing propulsion, etc).</p>
<p>EP will make it slightly easier for you to switch to physics for grad school, if you choose to do so, as you will have more pre-requisities completed. Thats a plus. The downside is, with an EP degree, you are classified more as a “general engineer” if you apply for engineering jobs. That may disqualify you for more specific engineering jobs.</p>
<p>What job opportunities are there for majors in engineering mechanics?
I’m more interested in classical mechanics than in EM, and I’m a little more interested in the theoretical side of mechanics. The only thing that worries me is whether I can find a decent job doing engineering mechanics. And how come the major isn’t that popular?</p>