What area of engineering for masters?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for selecting a specialization within aerospace engineering for graduate studies, specifically focusing on fluids, controls, and materials. Participants share insights on industry demand and personal preferences related to these fields.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to specialize in aerospace engineering but is uncertain whether to focus on fluids, controls, or materials, noting enjoyment in all areas.
  • Another participant suggests that the repeated mention of fluids indicates a subconscious preference for that area.
  • A participant highlights that controls engineering is currently in high demand and can be applied across various industries, citing a colleague's successful job placement in aerospace after specializing in control engineering.
  • There is an acknowledgment of a mix-up in the previous post regarding the mention of materials instead of fluids, which adds a light-hearted tone to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that controls engineering has significant demand, but there is no consensus on which specialization is ultimately the best choice for the original poster.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the uncertainties regarding the specific demand for each specialization or the personal preferences of the original poster.

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hey all

ill make this quick. i am planning on going to graduate school for aerospace engineering but am faced with a dilemma: do a specialize in fluids, controls, or fluids?

i ask you this question because i honestly enjoy all of these areas about the same, so it seems logical to go into the one who's demand in the "real world" is highest.

anyone have any comments here?

thanks!

josh
 
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You mentioned fluids twice, so subconsciously you want to study fluids.

I have no idea about the aerospace marketplace but controls is certainly a field with a lot of demand.
 
sorry the last was suppose to be materials...although perhaps you have a point with the fluids. hahaha wow that's pretty funny.

thanks for the reply!
 
I would agree with the previous post saying that controls has a significant demand right now. A masters in control engineering can usually be applied to a large number of industries. I recent colleague of mine just graduated with a master's in control engineering specializing in vibration monitoring/ control, and he received a job offer right away from aerospace company. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
 

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