Which career path offers more opportunities: UCSB Mech Eng or CCS Physics?

[lchamberlain]

Senior in HS. Just got accepted to UCSB mech eng and CCS physics departments (also Davis and Rose Hulman ME). Not sure which way to go. Have read lots of threads here. I love physics and the idea of creating knowledge but the career path seems nebulous whereas the ME/CE career seems rather straight forward.

Like the idea of working outdoors. Like the idea of not having to live in a big city to earn a living. Would love to work oversees. Does a career in physics typically offer these opportunities?

 

[edgepflow]

If any of these schools offer an engineering physics degree, that may give you the best of both worlds.

 

[ccsphysicsguy]

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