Mechalical or electrical engineering?

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The discussion centers on the difficulty comparison between mechanical engineering (ME) and electrical engineering (EE). Mechanical engineering is perceived as more challenging due to complex subjects like statics, dynamics, and thermodynamics. In contrast, electrical engineering is viewed as applying similar concepts across various applications. While potential earnings in both fields are acknowledged, participants emphasize that financial considerations should not dictate career choices. Mechanical engineering is highlighted for its broad scope, allowing for diverse opportunities, while electrical engineering is seen as more specialized, focusing primarily on electronics. The excitement surrounding fields like robotics and engine design is noted, as both disciplines intertwine mechanical and electrical principles.
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which type of engineering, mechanical or electrical is the most difficult?
 
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out from those two.. id have to say mechanical..

statics and dynamics are bummers.. and thermo is relatively time consuming

EE is mostly same concepts applied to different things
 
which do you think will pay more money in the future? I know that I'm going to major in one of the above fields but I'm still undecided. Robotics seems exciting but so does desigining a new type of engine.
 
Potential for earning money is an extremely bad way of deciding which field you want to get into. There's definitely potential for some relatively high earnings in both fields, but you should never let money guide a career choice.

Both robotics and engine design involve a good deal of mechanical and electrical engineering...
 
Money is definitely not my only consideration.
 
I would go with ME. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering discplines so you'll be able to work on a lot of different things. EEs are weird and work on stuff that doesn't apply to anything except electronics. Do no go to the dark side! :)
 

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