What are the ups and downs of these two degrees

[mike232]

I am looking to do something in the nuclear field. I can get a mechanical engineering and physics double major then get a masters in nuclear physics or nuclear engineering, or should I just get the physics degree and masters in Nuclear physics/engineering?

I'm currently at a branch college where I can not pursue nuclear engineering BS, but main campus has ask the way through nuclear phd and I can't justify transfering in my BS.

Thanks for any input

 

[e.bar.goum]

It really depends on the kind of "something" you want to do in nuclear. There are some jobs you'll only get with a PhD in nuclear physics, and some you'll only get with a degree in nuclear engineering, and some still you'll need a mechanical engineering/chemical engineering degree for, etc. etc.

However, I doubt you need to make up your mind now. If you can get into the masters/PhD program of your choice with either a eng/physics double major or a physics degree, then the choice is a bit moot - pick whichever one interests you the most.