Help with Deciding on Engineering major

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The discussion centers on the marketability of ATMAE accredited engineering programs, specifically Applied Electronics Engineering. The consensus indicates that while graduates may struggle to find jobs, location plays a significant role in employment opportunities. A comparison is made between the job prospects of electrical engineering technologists and electrical engineers, highlighting that the former may have an easier time securing employment in certain areas. However, the limitations of a two-year engineering technology degree are acknowledged, suggesting a narrower scope of career options.

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  • Investigate job placement rates for graduates of Applied Electronics Engineering
  • Explore career paths available for electrical engineering technologists
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Does anybody know anything about ATMAE accredited engineering programs? I'm currently studying Applied Electronics Engineering, and I know it's not traditional engineering nor is it engineering at the least.. it's kind of a joke; just a two year engineering technology degree with management classes added on.

What I need to know is, will this degree be marketable?? Can I find a job easily with it?? I haven't spoke to anybody that's graduated with this degree, but I've heard that none of them can find a job. I really need to know if this is true or not.

Please help.
 
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I know a guy with a degree like that who works at Telligent.
 
Obviously this would depend on location. It's easier for an electrical engeering technologist to get a job than an electrical engineer at my location; however, you are limited with what you can do with a two year tech degree.
 

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