Choose Between Physics or Engineering?

[JScarIII]

Physics Or Engineering?

I am having difficulty with choosing a major: Physics or Electrical Engineering(Micro&Nano)...

Physics becuase every concept is like doorways to understanding life! I like be theoretical and imagining possibilties. All physics interest me so i wouldn't know what i want specifically until later. Problems with majoring in Physics: 1. Going to have to get masters or phD not that big of a deal 2. I still don't know how the damands are for phycisist and how much the get paid 3. I miss out on learning the application of sciences!

Electrical Engineering because makeing electronics and having the knowledge of that application i feel like i could do a lot with it. I like to create things, know how things work, invent new things. Along with it i would try and learn programming and mechanical ect.. Another plus about this is there's more opportunities with a bachelor. Problems with majoring in Electronic Engineering: 1. I miss out in learning physics 2. Not so sure about jobs in this field 3. I miss out in learning Physics!

I really like both topics but i have come to the relization i can't have both.

 

[edgepflow]

I can't tell you which one to choose, but I can share my experience since it is similar.

I wanted to study astronomy/astrophysics but had the same concerns you did. I liked engineering since it would basically involve applied physics.

To make a long story short, I earned an engineering degree and have been very happy with my career. I also enjoy doing astrophysics as a hobby. And with the physics and math background from engineering, I can learn astrophysics on my own at an advanced undergraduate level.

 

[JScarIII]

I was considering doing that as well because i would have better job oppertunities with EE (i hope) but i also think i would miss out on a lot and not be able to learn everything on my own. I know which ever major i pick i would learn the other one on my own its just that i wouldn't learn everything i could have for that particular major. do you have difficulty learning it on your own?

 

[edgepflow]

do you have difficulty learning it on your own?

Sometimes but usually not too much. I have taught myself basic Freidmann equation based cosmology and also some Einstein field equation general relativity solutions (stuff I did not study in engineering college). This website has been a good source for me when learning this on my own.

 

[JScarIII]

How do you know what topics your suppose to learn?

 

[edgepflow]

How do you know what topics your suppose to learn?

The topics I mentioned I studied for fun on my own time. The nice thing about an engineering degree is that you can have an interesting job, earn a decent living, and then "geek out" on other areas of science and engineering that you enjoy during your spare time.