Mechanical Majors: Engineering Technology vs. Engineering

[marcelino]

hi all

I'm wondering which major is better for future jobs "mechanical engineering technology" or "mechanical engineering"


thanks

 

[Mech_Engineer]

Either will probably be able to find jobs, but Mechanical Engineering would probably be the more lucrative choice (and possibly more generally applicable). "Mechanical Engineering Technology" sounds like a technician degree, learning to work for a Mechanical Engineer rather than as a Mechanical Engineer.

 

[marcelino]

thank you for replaying sir

hope to hear more opinions from others

 

[Mech_Engineer]

I found a good comparison online from ASME.org which basically says what I summarized...

http://www.asme.org/Communities/Students/K12/Technology_Which_Path_Take.cfm"

Mechanical Engineer:

An innovator - one who is able to interweave a knowledge of advanced mathematics, the natural and engineering sciences, and engineering principles and practices with considerations of economic, social, environmental, and ethical issues to create new systems and products. The ME graduate can develop new procedures to advance the state of the art.

Mechanical Engineering Technology:

A doer or implementor - one who is able to apply a basic knowledge of mathematics, the natural and engineering sciences, current engineering practices, and an understanding of economic principles to the solution of design problems and to the operation or testing of engineering and manufacturing systems. The MET graduate can apply established procedures which utilize the current state of the art.

 

[marcelino]

I appreciate your cooperation

thanks a lot

 

[Shaun_W]

A straight mechanical engineering degree would probably be better, if only because there'd be no confusion about any differences in course content, etc.

 

[HoussinTalab]

Me personally i prefer the mechanical engineering only . . . at the end it is your choice