Double Major in Engineering or Physics? Marketability of MET/ME

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The discussion centers on the marketability of pursuing a double major in Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Physics alongside a Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) associates degree. The participant notes that while an MET degree is less desirable than an ME degree due to factors like salary, professional engineering (PE) registration, and overall status, they are encouraged by their employer to continue with MET. They suggest that taking calculus-based courses early on can provide a solid foundation for transitioning to ME if desired.

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  • Understanding of Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and its curriculum
  • Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering (ME) degree requirements
  • Knowledge of calculus and its applications in engineering
  • Awareness of professional engineering (PE) registration processes
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I have already started a Mechanical Engineering Technology associates degree (I know, bad idea lol). My employer, being a machine shop, likes this and says to keep at it. I'm finding MET too easy; though I'm starting math next semester so that may change. I placed into Trig (the class before pre-calc). I think a bachelors in MET would be a waste. Should I double major in engineering or even physics? Is this marketable?
 
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I will say an MET degree is not as desirable as an ME degree for many reasons, money, status, PE registration and probably a few others. You can and should take courses that will be accepted for either (ie the ME route) and if you find that it becomes to hard for you (doesn't sound like it would), you can settle for the MET degree. If you take the more difficult calculus based core curriculum ie Calculus, Calculus based physics, chemistry (which MET might not require) in your first year studies, you will be in excellent shape to switch over to ME, if you want to.
 

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