Programs Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering?

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Pursuing a career in aerospace engineering is complicated by the lack of relevant degree offerings at the desired university. The discussion centers on whether to obtain a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at a university that provides free tuition due to familial ties or to attend a different institution that offers a direct aerospace engineering program. The consensus leans towards starting with a mechanical engineering degree, as it shares significant overlap with aerospace engineering, providing a solid foundation and flexibility for future career options. Additionally, obtaining a degree at no cost enhances employability while still allowing for the possibility of pursuing a master's degree in aerospace engineering later on.
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I want to be an aerospace engineer, but the university i want to go to doesn't offer it as a major (or master for that matter). So i was wondering if it would be best to first get a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering then get a master's degree in aerospace engineering (in another university) or ditch the university i want to go, and go to one that gives a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineeeing (then getting a master's degree).
 
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Why would you want to go to a university that doesn't have the major you want?
 
Because my mom works at this University chain, and it would be free for her
 
ricandre69 said:
I want to be an aerospace engineer, but the university i want to go to doesn't offer it as a major (or master for that matter). So i was wondering if it would be best to first get a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering then get a master's degree in aerospace engineering (in another university) or ditch the university i want to go, and go to one that gives a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineeeing (then getting a master's degree).

Take the mechanical engineering degree because it overlaps a lot with aerospace engineering and it will leave you with options to move to different fields if you wanted to. Also you mentioned it would be free. Seems like a no brainer since you would have a very employable degree for free all the while still being able to still go to graduate school later for aerospace.
 

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