Help with course electives/hottest engineering topics

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The discussion focuses on selecting course electives for an engineering science major at UCSD, specifically in applied mechanics and mechanical engineering. The individual seeks guidance on which areas are currently in high demand to enhance marketability after graduation. Plasma physics electives are of interest, but there is uncertainty about their relevance in the job market. The community is encouraged to provide practical advice without dismissing financial considerations. Overall, the aim is to make informed choices for a successful engineering career.
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Hi,
I will be starting my third year as an engineering science major at UCSD. Fall quarter starts in a few months so I need to know my course electives so I can take necessary preqrequisites. I would like to know what areas in applied mechanics/mechanical engineering/engineering science is in highest demand. I would love to take the plasma physics electives but I'm not sure if that will make me more marketable. Unfortunately my faculty advisor was not able to help me. Any help from this community is welcome. Please, when responding, do not tell me things along the line "You shouldn't be an engineer if you're chasing money". This might be easy for an upper-middle class American to say but remember not everyone is in those shoes.
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