Programs Help in choosing one Engineering Major along Physics Major.

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A high school student is preparing to major in Physics while considering an additional Engineering major due to concerns about job prospects in Physics. Computer Science is the initial choice, but the student is open to other Engineering fields that align with Physics. Discussions highlight that Mechanical and Civil Engineering share similar physics applications, while Electrical Engineering incorporates electrodynamics and quantum physics. It is suggested that the student explore introductory physics courses to better understand their interests, and taking linear algebra is recommended for its relevance across various physics and engineering disciplines. Additionally, a link to a discussion on accelerator physics is provided, indicating potential job opportunities in that field.
Amey Shukla
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Hello,

I am a high-school student. I'll be going to a college next year.

I've decided to pick up Physics as a major. The employment sector, for physics, is not as rich as Engineering sector. Due to parents, who only wish to see me succeed, I've planned to pick up one other Engineering Major along with Physics.

I've planned for Computer Science, however, if there is any other course with same or greater prospects as CS that might be related to my major in Physics, I'd love to pick it.

I planned CS as I'm good with computers. I can pick things faster, although I'm not very addicted to this particular course.

Please don't recommend Maths. If there is need, I might go to classes or declare it as my minor, but I'd like to have an Engineering Major.
 
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Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering are all complemented well by a thorough understanding of the underlying physics.

Mechanical and civil engineering are similar in the areas of physics used, differing in the types of projects and employers you'd be working with. Check out the Practical Engineering channel on YouTube to get a little flavor of what civil engineering involves.

Electrical engineering benefits from a thorough understanding of electrodynamics, and some sub-areas of electrical engineering use a bit of quantum physics.

You'll have a better idea of which of these you enjoy once you've gotten into your second or third introductory physics course, whichever covers basic electromagnetism.

Also, I highly recommend that you take a linear algebra/matrix algebra as soon as you can. It will help you at least a little and sometimes a lot in just about every physics and engineering course after your first year.
 
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