Which Engineering Major is Best for AI and Software Development?

[Fancypen]

I have a chance to take either CS, Computer Engineering, Physics, or any other engineering major offered by UCSD.

What do you think would be the better choice for someone interested in AI/software developer?

I think CS, but I am able to take any CSE major and it's "harder" (more pre-reqs) to get into the engineering majors, so I figure: why not go with one of them?

Any thoughts.

P.S. I have on idea what it's like in the job market for CSE majors. I just love coding, problem solving, and creating innovated projects.

 

[Jaeusm]

If you want to be a software developer then computer science or computer engineering would both adequately prepare you. Choose whichever interests you most. Roughly speaking, computer engineering is half computer science and half electrical engineering.

 

[hawkeye1029]

I would choose CS personally, but your choice!

 

[Fancypen]

Sounds good. The extra math, like differential equations, and extra physics, like E &M/waves and optics, will probably help if I get into AI design/algorithms. Thanks again!

 

[snowman_]

Comp E don't always take optics and EM fields courses so best to check the schools degree plan to make sure they're included.

 

[Fancypen]

Comp E don't always take optics and EM fields courses so best to check the schools degree plan to make sure they're included.

It's a bit of a long story, but I need to take all those classes regardless if I go CS or engineering.

 

[TMFKAN64]

What do you think would be the better choice for someone interested in AI/software developer?

AI is pretty much a CS domain. Software development is either CS or Computer Engineering. Not sure why you would even consider physics.