Choosing Between Engineering and Physics: A Student's Perspective

[arpeggio]

so I had a talk with my parents about applying to university. My parents are thinking of engineering and I am thinking of physics. Obviously my parents are concerned about job prospects of pure science degrees, also worried sick that I might not get in grad school. On the other hand, I am kinda like "My life, I want it my way and do what I like," which is bad, but what the heck. Also I am kinda overly confident that I will do well and get into good grad school and good job (i am not thinking of teaching...but I want to do some research and get into industry).

any advice?

oh and is this link dependable? Like can I trust it? I am not sure if it's true, or one of the advertising websites
http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/degrees.asp
If it is trustable, i guess majoring in physics is not all bad. Or do I need a phd for that salary

 

[Mmm_Pasta]

People with a B.S. in Physics are employable. You won't be doing physics with only a bachelor's, though.