Aerospace Engineering or Physics?

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Switching from a math major due to boredom, the individual is considering a transition to either a physics degree or an aerospace engineering degree. While a physics degree can be completed by Spring 2014, questions arise about job prospects and average salaries for physics graduates, both immediately after graduation and after a decade in the field. In contrast, pursuing an aerospace engineering degree aligns more closely with personal interests but requires additional pre-engineering coursework and two more years of study at a different university, raising concerns about the time and financial investment involved. The discussion centers on weighing the benefits of immediate graduation with a physics degree against the longer path of obtaining an aerospace engineering degree with potentially better job opportunities.
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I was initially going to school to be a math major. I didn't have any issues with the difficulty of the classes, however they were boring the hell out of me and I just wasn't enjoying it. So, I've decided to switch it up.

Here's the deal. I could just switch to a physics degree at my current university with no problem and have my degree by Spring 2014. I like Physics and all the classes associated with the degree, but what kind of jobs can you get with it? Average salary coming out of school? After 10 years?

The other option I'm weighing would be to pursue an Aerospace Engineering degree. It caters to my interests more than a general physics degree does. The only problem with this one, is that I would have to do all of the pre-engineering courses at my current university which would run me into Spring 2014, then I would have another 2 years of school at the University of Texas or Texas A&M

Is it worth spending another 2 years of my life, and A LOT more money obtaining the engineering degree?
 
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