Which is best way to go among digital, analog, microwave/RF or DSP

[omarelec]

Hi all,
I have been thinking about doing Master's degree in Electrical Engineering but I'm really not sure which way to go. In fact I'm more into digital and DSP but I though it would be great idea to hear from experts in the field regarding the future job market and salaries especially in US/Canada for these two and about analog and microwave/RF. What is the hot industries for each of these? I'd really appreciate any comments and suggestions.

 

[JakeBrodskyPE]

You can't go wrong with either of these fields. In general, my guess is that the RF and Microwave field could pay better, but job security might be worse than a job working on DSP, which has all sorts of applications.

But, as with any such opinions, past experience is no indication of future performance.

 

[fss]

Study what you enjoy, not what you think will get you a better job.

 

[omarelec]

Thank you both Jake and fss. I really enjoy learning electronics in general but I just thought it would be wise to consult those who took a similar route. DSP is indeed fun and promising and so is analog but I guess I'd stick with DSP and embedded.

 

[Antiphon]

All good comments and I'll add this too- if you fancy yourself a good engineer, plan on doing them all eventually. I have done designs requiring all four and there's a good chance you will too over your career.