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[@JakeVoorhees]

What’s the best engineering major? What video should I make next? Please comment and like to help me reach more engineers

[@obedbabington3903]

Electrical engineering all the way fam

[@honelethpimienta5810]

What about petroleum engineering?

[@mohamedothman3964]

mechatronics engineering is a combination of the top 3 majors in the list so what do you think about it as a major ?

[@danialrock1310]

Can u make a video about Precision Engineering plzzz

[@bernieorbust6104]

The best one is the one you are actually interested in. NEXT

[@codeovercode167]

2:46 - number 11, biomedical engineering 6:04 - number 10, chemical engineering 8:53 - number 9, materials engineering 10:13 - number 8, environmental engineering 12:35 - number 7, industrial engineering 14:42 - number 6, computer engineering 16:28 - number 5, aerospace engineering 18:22 - number 4, civil engineering 21:00 - number 3, mechanical engineering 23:00 - number 1, electrical engineering 25:25 - number 1, computer science

[@timgoodliffe]

mechatronics is just the top 5 all smashed together

[@rogerrinkavage]

You're the best, thank you

[@divality4228]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mancity9154]

Wow, I like it ₩

[@1mol831]

For computer science you mean software engineering?

[@karieltheone]

Electrical Engineering: The engineering you take if you are smart enough to be a physicist, but you want to be able to get a job without having to do a PhD.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yeah that sounds exactly right to me! Thanks for the comment haha. Are you thinking EE? Here are some EE resources for you if you like, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And this one talks about high paying EE roles: “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Also, a lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And since computer engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo I hope these help. Let me know what follow up questions you have so I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@shinjaokinawa5122]

@@JakeVoorhees Thank You I finished My Physics Degree to a rousing silence and thought that I would have to stand on a street corner with a sign saying Will Explain Higgs Boson for Food. Your videos are inspiring and from this point on EE Tally Ho.

[@DanielLopez-yy4ed]

@conacal rubdur One word: Mechatronics (the combination of electrical and mechanical engineering)

[@rizzurpa6729]

electromechanichal if you want to be hands on and build your own machienes

[@xRealSae]

replying just to find this again

[@daviddixon6408]

I worked for a multidisciplinary engineering firm that had one chemical engineer and he was the company problem solver. If someone had a problem that they couldn't solve they would go to him and generally within 2 days he would have a solution for them. He was an extremely intelligent individual.

[@planomathandscience]

Exactamundo

[@Sasukej2004]

My man could have speak any languages but he decided to speak straight facts!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Oooooooo nice comment!!! Thanks so much for that. What type of engineering are you thinking about? Let me know what questions you have and I can help you with those. I respond to everything. Thanks!!

[@Sasukej2004]

@@JakeVoorhees Hey! thx for responding to every comment btw keep up the grind! I am very interested in particle physics and engineering at the same time, but right now physics is slightly more interesting to me. However, I dont know which degree I should choose when graduating. Could you somehow make a video on that pls? (Physics vs. Engineering) Thank you!

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@Sasukej2004 hey thanks so much for that compliment and for the question. Sorry it took me so long to reply. Love you. Hey thanks for the question. One thing to start to ask yourself if considering physics is - what’s the plan with the physics degree? It’s hard to advocate for a physics degree. There are essentially no benefits of a physics degree over engineering. Only disadvantages in my view. 1. Immediate Employability. You cannot enter the job market anywhere near as well as with a comparable engineering degree like electrical or aerospace engineering. There are just 20,500 jobs for physicists & astronomers in the USA vs 328,000 electrical engineers and 66,000 aerospace engineers. 2. Advanced Degree Required. Most of these physicists in the 20,000 have a PhD in the field. Most engineers do not, and a few will have a masters degree. 3. Flexibility. An engineering degree can get you into most if not all adjacent doors. Only 35% or physics majors go on to become engineers with many doing computer science and other avenues after like finance or teaching. 4. If you decide you want to do physics masters later or get your PhD in physics, then you can still do so with an engineering degree. For these reasons, the only purpose of a physics undergraduate major to me is that the student is so passionate about physics and knows they want that as a career, and probably know they want their PhD in physics. And that’s so hard to know at age 17, that it’s really hard for me to understand how someone could choose physics. Does all this make sense? Thank you for the comment !!

[@gonzalezm244]

Most of us are already engineering students who just want to be told that we made the right choice MechE here lol

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yup that’s right. I think that’s true lol. Which is why it’s hard for me to give the facts about BME and chemical engineering. Mechanical engineering is a great call. What’s your dream job after? Cheers! Have you seen this video about, “Jobs for Mechanical Engineers” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqYomCaa6uKjLs Let me know what i can help you with - any questions you have okay cheers thanks again

[@gonzalezm244]

@@JakeVoorhees Yeah, I bet. I was thinking about some of my BioMed friends like “yikes, that’s rough”. I chose mechanical for the exact reason you mentioned, I liked everything that was applied science and it just seemed like the most general. I’m a third year and recently found out that I really want to pursue robotics. I don’t know too much about the electrical aspects of it but am picking up some software skills in ROS and c++/python. I get pretty psyched when I get to use advanced math from my math degree and robotics has plenty of that to go around lol. Dream job would be something like working on that Neuralink robot, but honestly everything that has to do with robots is pretty sick.

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@gonzalezm244 very cool interests and passion to love towards robotics. It’s the future. I get a lot of questions about mechatronics engineering - probably more than any other subset of engineering nowadays. . I think mechatronics is the future. It is the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering, so you can lean into either the physical design side i.e. mechanics, or the electrical engineering aspects which would include the circuitry, signals and controls, power, automation, and programming aspects. I think a mechatronics engineer who leans into the electrical engineering side of things is VERY well suited for the future. Here are some videos that you may be interested in: . “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU . “Is Mechatronics Engineering a Good Career? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5yzfJ93a89jnJo . There are only 28 ABET mechatronics engineering programs in the world and just 3 in the USA. So oftentimes you have to choose EE or ME or CPE and do a degree concentration in mechatronics, which is a great path. Some universities have a formal certification program within EE/ME/CPE, or you may have to build it yourself. You would do that by for example, majoring in EE and taking more electronics courses and less about power or telecommunications. You would take robotics electives, signals and controls, and circuits courses, etc. Your CS related courses should revolve around mechatronics rather than something else, and so on. Computer Engineering is often a subset of Electrical Engineering. But sometimes engineers struggle to choose between ME vs EE/CPE. This video will help you decide, “Mechanical VS Electrical Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtXoytataJqcU . These will probably be helpful as well: “What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo . I also ranked Mechatronics Engineering as one of the only two S-Tier Mechanical Engineering options in this video, “Mechanical Engineering Job Tier List” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZnbc3-ber2Sha8 . Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, thanks again!!

[@christians1812]

fact lol

[@kelleyboileau]

Same hahaha

[@GhostOfYowie]

As an Environmental Engineer, I’m just happy we aren’t last on this list since we usually are last on every other tier lists lmao.

[@moniquesainz2745]

I graduated as an electrical engineer in spring 2020. I work as a project engineer in the power industry. If programming is not really your thing , I highly recommend looking into this!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks so much for this. So you are enjoying your career so far? That is great! I'm really happy for you. Do you have additional career goals so far? Cheers and let me know any way I can help you okay? I respond to everything, thankssss

[@moniquesainz2745]

@@JakeVoorhees Hey Jake ! I am enjoying my career so far. I was surprised by how non-technical this role is. In a nutshell: I lead design reviews, do financial forecasting, create design specifications/schedules/cost estimates, etc. Also, I didn't realize just how important soft skills would be as an engineer! I wish I had worked more on this in undergrad. lol I plan on taking the PE this summer and then starting grad school immediately after. Appreciate the support !(: Also, love your videos !

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yeah its pretty wild. Thanks for the convo by the way. Wild in the sense that we engineers go through alllllll this technical BS for years and then we get into the workforce, and almost none of it matters. And yeah absolutely, the soft skills are the ones that matter most for the majority of your career. So what career goals do you have now? Let me know what I can help you with next k? Cheers thanksss, I respond to everything, later!!

[@philipogbodu3520]

Can you please tel me how much electrical engineering are been paid over there in a month

[@moniquesainz2745]

It depends on your experience level

[@spiderinofiesta3341]

Finishing my major in Applied Mathematics and Computation (which I'd put as a mix of CS and Engineering, but with higher level theoretical Maths involved). Love it, and am applying for Grad school this year. I'll be following Numerical Methods and Differential Equations Applications as the main area of study, and I'm pumped for it! :)

[@JuanSolo62]

As an industrial engineer, you really downplayed us. Our field is very broad and allows you to work in virtually any type of engineering with the right company. From healthcare to military contracting. It gets joked about being the “business major of engineering” but we end up having the most opportunities and the highest pays.

[@thatoneperson8354]

my dad is industrial engineer

[@mr.G4MES1]

Yeah true, we are suppose to be at top 4 atleast

[@lonevoyager6026]

How much do u get paid?

[@tasneemahmed5821]

Any type of engineering? I would like to see you constructing and deconstructing intricate ciruits

[@yunarukami974]

Nah, he lets you do it and optimizes it.

[@dorsaftrabelsi1416]

Me, a freshman civil engineering student : OK we are safe... I made a good choice 😂

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yup civil engineering is pretty safe! Thanks for the comment. Then the next decision is which type of civil engineering do you want to go into? I have this video that could help you, “What Do Civil Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWe5aghK51baM This is a good video about the future of the industry. And there is more good stuff below. “Civil Engineering Have a Good Future | Good Major?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPIlpeOit2Heq8 “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSTl5eNo8-Djbs Construction Engineering sits nearby civil engineering, so make sure you watch this too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnMc4d-adqZj7c I hope this helps? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!!

[@N.O.A_YT]

Hahaha I had someone tell me to do that engineering, may I ask how is it?

[@emptyspace2685]

How do you like the course work? I am thinking of going into civil for my major

[@dorsaftrabelsi1416]

@@N.O.A_YT it is so interesting and pretty fun actually! I had a hard time at first trying to figure everything out and make up my mind but I don't regret it or whatsoever! Oh and it's not just about construction!!!! It's a big big world my friend 😁

[@dorsaftrabelsi1416]

@@emptyspace2685 I won't say it's easy but it's interesting and fun in a challenging way if you get what I mean.

[@heartandreuoquiana8610]

I'm very thankful for your insights sir Jake, I'm graduating this year out of high school and your videos have helped me understand the risks and also the benefits of each engineering major.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Which engineering major are you thinking? Let me know what questions you have now okay? I respond to everything, cheers!!

[@nimaiplouffe7121]

I think it’s often overlooked that chem e is a very desirable branch for a variety of engineering disciplines outside of of pure chem e. For example there are over 250,000 process engineering jobs in the us and they tend to be filled by chem e graduates

[@unworthy.potato]

Outside of process engineering what Luther positions do chemE do? I’ve only heard of people going into process engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing

[@nimaiplouffe7121]

Chem e is desirable in petroleum, water reclamation and treatment, natural gas, paper milling, specialty materials. Mech eng can work for these too but having the chemistry background helps

[@hamzawaheed7670]

This is a good video. I think that the tier list is definitely well thought out, practical, and helpful. I think electrical engineering should be number one, and computer science number 2. My reasoning is that an electrical can get into computer science somewhat easily, but the computer science person, not so much. Having an understanding of both the electronics and programming aspect is powerful, not to mention with electrical engineering, you can have access to some aspect of the computer science job base and the electrical engineering job base for sure.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Ya I considered that for sure and almost wanted to have a twist at the end :)

[@benjaminmcquillen2959]

I’m a senior CE student right now. The other day I told my friend that if I was a freshman and I did everything all over I’d probably do aerospace haha. Great video

[@JakeVoorhees]

Haha it’s fine. Thanks for the comment. Civil engineering for computer engineering? I bet civil because computer engineers can fairly easily move into an aerospace career if they want. Did you hear in the video me say the same thing? Any engineering student or career questions I can help you with? I respond to everything. Cheers thanks !!

[@benjaminmcquillen2959]

I’m in civil I commented because it was exactly what you said haha

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@benjaminmcquillen2959 love it. Civil engineering job tier comes out tomorrow :) thanks 11AM ET love you

[@jackgeorge6288]

In 2nd year of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering (Specialising in AI), never gonna regret it, haven't even watched the video yet

[@JakeVoorhees]

Well thats good, thanks for the comment. So are you in one of the 28 mechatronics programs that exist around the world? That's how few that exist. I find most mechatronics professionals had to major in EE or ME and then do their concentration in MTREs, which is great and fine. Let me know what you're up to and how I can help you from here okay? I answer every single comment. Cheers !!

[@jackgeorge6288]

@@JakeVoorhees yeah I’m at Monash University in Australia, here Mechatronics is it’s own program like mechanical or civil. Also it’s the only one that has two distinct streams, Mechatronics for AI (you’ll do deep learning, computer vision, intelligent robotics ect.) and Mechatronics for Automation (you’ll do industrial robots, manufacturing systems, power systems). Those examples are 3rd-4th year units, first and second year are getting all the maths, physics, electrical circuits, engineering design and all that.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for that explanation. Really appreciate it. Which one are you leaning towards? Both seems bad. I think the one for AI is a little better for the future. I'd love to hear your thoughts and plans for everything going forward. Let me know what I can help you with from here okay? Check out my video for mechatronics, “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU Thanks again!

[@scorch8575]

@@JakeVoorhees You mentioned that both mechatronics streams are bad in Monash , can you elaborate on them ? I am taking the ai stream in Monash too and I am worried because of this.

[@cosmicthunderdoome5250]

GREAT video man. An engineering tier list made an actual ENGINEER (totally not throwing shade at SHANE cough....cough). When you said that Electrical Engineers can work in nanotechnology you just inspired another path for me (now im interested in optics/photonics and nanotechnology). Man your killing it with these videos 👌 (i liked the video).

[@JakeVoorhees]

hahahahaah thanks for that Shane joke lol. Hey since you said that about nano, make sure you check out my electrical engineering videos, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And this one talks about high paying EE roles: “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Also, a lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And since computer engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo I hope these help. Let me know what follow up questions you have so I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@glock_9ine956]

@@JakeVoorheeshey I’m a senior in hs and I live around a bunch of chemical plants, do you still think chem E would be a bad choice?

[@LMQC]

"If you do a bunch of research about what all the software engineers in Silicon Valley and tech companies say about what you should study, they will tell you computer science, not software engineering." Glad you spoke on this. Tried to find a somewhat definitive/compelling answer previously but was still uncertain. Although I was leaning towards computer science.

[@johnt.8205]

“I didn’t take apart things and put them back together, I built stuff.” Yes! This is exactly what I told myself when I was choosing my major.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Veryyyy cool, thanks for the comment. So I guess you're a fellow civil engineer? Have you seen my civil engineering videos? “What Do Civil Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWe5aghK51baM “Civil Engineering Have a Good Future | Good Major?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPIlpeOit2Heq8 “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSTl5eNo8-Djbs Construction Engineering sits nearby civil engineering, so make sure you watch this too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnMc4d-adqZj7c Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers and thanks again!

[@tjcloar1913]

@@JakeVoorhees what if you did both take things apart and build things. Any advice for someone looking at majoring in engineering but is torn between the big three?

[@jasoncalandra8098]

I’m a little late to this vid but I loved it. I’m a graduated EE going for my masters in EE right now and I appreciate the level of detail you described each major in. A lot of people don’t understand how complex a lot of the math is in EE because it’s often theoretical. I would’ve really benefitted from this video if I watched it before college so on behalf of all of the kids struggling to decide what to major in: thank you.

[@bluesi6279]

hey! strulggling 3rd year EE student here and I'm impressed that you're going for a masters in this degree it surely is difficult. Do you have any study habits/practices that worked for you in this degree? Reaching out for help as im not doing well in my courses

[@NoahMcCarthy18]

@@bluesi6279 Do you recommended going into EE? I want to switch my ME degree into Electrical but need outside opinions on it.

[@itscoffee5410]

@@NoahMcCarthy18Did you switch to EE? I’m a senior in Highschool I’m looking to go into ME, what do YOU think?

[@zik9938]

"There are so many people who try to convince you that engineering isn't the way so they can sell you some course" 🤣🤣🤣

[@retardbuster1498]

And at some point you even wonder who is the one that you can trust. Sad that we're just some money-making tool.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yup a couple people have liked that comment, thanks Zik. Lets reschedule if you want to chat this weekend or week ok? Cheers!

[@zik9938]

@@JakeVoorhees yh, definitely.

[@Bravo_L]

Forreal, mr.voorhees was def sending shots 💪😂

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@Bravo_L haha maybe I was! What are you up to in your engineering journey? Let me know what you’re trying to figure out right now and I’ll help you w that. Cheers !

[@thezarcfiles2857]

Definitely a big help! I’m still stuck on what to choose though. Maybe I just don’t know what I’d enjoy doing most, only what sounds beneficial to others.

[@JakeVoorhees]

No worries, thanks for the comment. Check out these videos for some support. “How to Pick Right Engineering Major” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnuon4aqgMqqp9E “What Engineering Major Should I Choose?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ3GY4dnbJyVodk And if you’re feeling confused about how and when to choose an engineering major, you’re not alone. This is the most common question I get. Here is a detailed way to help you decide. This is a situation I see pretty often. It’s really hard to know which field to go into within engineering. Continue to work hard and follow your dreams, chase your interests, and make sure to always keep your options open and your optimism up. There is not "right time" to choose a major, but there is a loose formula for attempting to know the best choice at the time. You have to look at your skills and interests around engineering.There are only three big engineering categories, so lets start there. Each of Civil/Mechanical/Electrical are the only fields in the USA with over 300,000 jobs. Chemical for example, is just 32,600. Biomedical, 21,000. Even Aerospace at 65,000 or Environmental with 55,000 roles are good choices. Either way, let's look at the big three first. Mechanical. Mechanical Engineers work in a few main categories including machine component and manufacturing design, heating ventilating and cooling systems for buildings, and thermal and fluid systems. If you take apart things and put them back together, want to invent things, 3D print, model stuff, and tinker and build things, then ME may be for you. There can be some programming involved, especially if you start to lean towards the Mechatronics side of the industry, which begins to incorporate more electronics/computer engineering with some programming. But you can avoid a lot of programming if you choose. Civil. Civil Engineers have five areas of specialty. They design and build buildings and bridges and other structures, transportation systems, geotechnical systems (under the ground), they work with the environment/water resources, and then coastal. Construction Engineering and Management is another similar industry that civil engineers can work in. If you were the engineer building legos, playing sim city, and wanting to build things rather than take apart stuff and put it back together, you could be a civil engineer. You can also be very much less of a programmer and get away with it. I am a civil engineer, and I have essentially zero programming skills. Electrical. Also called "Electrical & Electronics Engineering". This field is probably the best for the future. Electrical engineers work with electrical power/dist/generation, telecommunications, semiconductor design and manufacturing, signals & controls, aerospace parts and manufacturing, and research and development. Electrical engineering is very different from civil/mechanical because it is theoretical rather than tangible. You cannot see electricity or magnetism, and you cannot see what is happening with circuits or semiconductors. Because of this, EEs take more math and harder math, besides PDEs that mechanical engineers must take like fluid/thermodynamics. But EE is considering the most math and harder math, and because its 100% theoretical, typically an EE can learn ME math and adapt to the physica word easier than a ME or CE can do the other way around. Unlike in CE and usually in ME, EEs must be good programmers too. EEs often can work as software developers or software engineers after university, because they require so much coding skill. This also means EE is the safest for the future, as there are 1.4M software developer jobs growing at a rate of 22% right now. Thats more jobs than CE/ME/EE/IE (industrial engineering is 4th with 285,000 jobs) combined. Industrial. This would be the 4th consideration, particularly if you are not as good at math, are a better communicator, and want to work more with people other things rather than design or calculations or the "engineering work" within the engineering world. Industrial Engineering is very different from other engineerings in that it considered the entire system perspective, rather than simply optimizing the parts of the systems themselves first, which is what most engineering does. In IE, you must consider the entire system first in order or maximize the sum of the parts. IEs work in manufacturing, human factors, safety optimization to eliminate injury, etc. Outside of the big 3 and then IE, there are smaller branches like mentioned before. Computer engineering is very similar to EE, Aerospace engineering can be achieved with an ME degree and many AEs go to grad school, chemical engineering is so small that I only recommend it if you are from a very chemical engineering heavy country. Biomedical engineering is very small and in my opinion, should then be avoided for undergrad. Environmental engineering is 55,000 strong, and same thing as AE. You can get into environmental engineering through civil engineering. In fact, my degree is called "Civil & Environmental Engineering" so I could do just that if I want. There are other small engineering majors too, like materials or petroleum, nuclear and manufacturing, but you can get into any of these my majoring in one of the big 3 and ending up there in your career. Choose one of the big 3, and you will be fine. Does this make sense and help? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to 100% of comments. I will be making a new how to choose an engineering major video soon, thanks!

[@thezarcfiles2857]

@@JakeVoorhees Hey! Wow! Thanks for being super comprehensive! I’ve watched your other two videos on how to choose a college major and even took notes. I look forward to your next video on it! Just based on what you’ve said, my knee-jerk response is that I’d enjoy Mechanical. As a child, I always seemed to be interested in taking things apart (with no luck putting them back together). Although, the futurism of Electrical is catching my eye too. Understanding the magic of the modern world and the technology of the future seems pretty sick. Outside of those two, Nuclear interests me mainly because I think nuclear energy (fission and fusion) is an interesting topic, and Computer interests me because video games are really cool. Regardless, thanks for everything you said and do. You’re a huge blessing to those who seek clarity.

[@ukly0964]

@@JakeVoorhees damn this is a very nice explanation. Even tho it's 7 months old and u probably won't notice this ty very much.

[@CoolWhipp-hy1qu]

My dad did chem e at university of Michigan and is a consultant now. I think it was more of a degree for him to prove that he was a hard worker and smart rather than to actually do chemical engineering

[@W2wxftcxxtcrw]

Love the Matt Tran kill shot man. My father is an EE that went back and got his MBA. He’s trying to steer me away from EE and to Computer science. CS just doesn’t excite me like EE does when I think of the possibilities of the career.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yeah thanks for the comment. I made this video about his "Don't major in engineering" video, “DON’T Major in Engineering” rebuttal kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHeQZIp8jd-eZpY. I mean you can get all the same jobs with EE and more. So many EEs work as programmers and coders and computer scientists, so your instincts are right. EE is a great major and that is why its #1 on this list. It should really be #1 alone and CS be 2nd. Does this make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!

[@westsidemafia1519]

Similar situation here. My Dad is a Chemical engineer but he wants me to to do software engineering, no left no right. I also like Mechatronics but I've already started with software engineering so I don't know if I should get a masters in Mechatronics or not.

[@Elektra_]

Engineering is a rewarding education/career, you do not want to miss it. If you are an engineering student and you love what you do, never give up!!

[@JakeVoorhees]

I can second that notion. Nothing in life that is easy is worthwhile. There is a reason engineers get so much respect.

[@Momenmok]

Took me awhile to figure out what I want to study until I decided civil engineering is the way to go. I wish I saw this video back then, it would’ve made the process so much easier!!! Thanks Jake

[@JakeVoorhees]

just bombed your KZbin with a million alerts hahahaha

[@christopherrapacon194]

Awesome video with great insight! Recently discharging the Navy as a Nuclear mechanic, but I have always loved chemical engineering! Thanks to you, my eyes have opened up a little more and the near future to come, and I may stick with my mechanical background! thanks!

[@Chuck.Mast3r]

Yeah I somewhat regret not going Civil or Mechanical. I'm a ChemE grad (3.5 gpa and one internship) and been unemployed for a year now. I'm probably gonna go back to school for Civil and see if I can make it into a water treatment role.

[@theonlyalecazam2947]

Good luck man

[@mvbrocke2]

My son started off his first year doing civil as his major and cps as his minor he got into both faculties and chose to go with computer science he is now in his 3rd year, I'm very happy that his career choice appears to be an excellent one, because his uncles who are both civil engineers disagreed with his choice and tried to get him to stay with civil. I told him it's his life so, he need to go with what he enjoyed doing as that is what he would be doing for his foeseeable future..

[@1mol831]

Currently doing civil as major and software engineering as second major. Need to choose faculties in 4th year (5 year combined master) currently in 2nd year. No connections to both civil & software, but is starting to know of some relevant people.

[@chezgr8r308]

Starting computer engineering at Georgia Tech this fall, super excited!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Nice!! Congrats :) what questions do you have about starting? Cheers thanks

[@nacure360]

I dont really have a passion for aerospace engineering; the work involved, the designing or building of spacecraft, the math involved, etc. I treat these as obstacles to overcome to accomplishing what I truly love: the vision of exploring space, and making humanity live on past our time in earth. Should I still become some sort of engineer?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. So I think you should then just be an electrical engineer or a mechanical engineer or a computer engineer, and explore how you can have a role working on exactly what you want within the aerospace engineering industry, without actually being an AE. Does that make sense? So now you have to choose one, and these videos can help you: “What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks so much! I respond to everything

[@nacure360]

@@JakeVoorhees Yes, that does make sense. I already know a little bit about the different branches, but after watching those lovely videos, I've decided to become an electrical engineer. I've always had the image that EE was only for power plants or fixing the electricity of homes 😅 but that EE video has made me become more aware of how important electricity and electronics play in the role of building spacecraft. I thought it was only mechanical and aerospace engineering. Which goes on to my next question.. are there jobs in which both aspects of electrical and mechanical are equally as important? I don't want to stick to only one or the other when on my path of learning these fields, because while I don't exactly have a passion in those fields, they do interest me. My passion lies in the exploration of space! Thanks for the videos and the effort into replying to our questions and comments!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yessss great question. Thanks for coming back for more convo. The intersection of EE and ME is Mechatronics Engineering. Check out this video for more info “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU There are only 28 mechatronics programs in the country, so oftentimes you have to choose EE or ME or CPE and do a degree concentration in mechatronics, which is awesome. This video will help you decide which one to do, “Mechanical VS Electrical Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtXoytataJqcU These will probably be helpful as well: “What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo Also, you should see these videos about aerospace engineering, “What is Aerospace Engineering? What do Aerospace Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXEYZl4a9CrjMU “Aerospace Engineer Interview | How To Get A Job At Boeing | How To Get A Job At Lockheed Martin” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKazcpyXpNN_qLM “What is Combustion Engineering? | Can Mechanical Engineers Become Aerospace Engineers?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-7oaagj8ikZs0 Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, thanks!

[@nacure360]

@@JakeVoorhees I'll make sure to use this information wisely and choose the best career for me. Thanks for all the help!

[@yjrb1324]

Thanks for the great video! High school senior here and I’m considering mechanical vs. aerospace. I know I want to work on airplanes/anything flying in the future, but I’m aware of the idea of keeping the prospects open with something more broad like mechanical (and perhaps specializing in aerospace later). As of now I applied to schools for aerospace, so I’m looking forward to experimenting in college and seeing what I want to do!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. I get a lot of “Aerospace vs Mechanical Engineering” questions. I support pure aerospace in some situations because there are a pretty good amount of jobs, 66,000 in the USA which puts it at #6 on the list. Especially if you live somewhere with solid AE industry or are willing to relocate, and you are in LOVE with the idea of working in AE for a career. I would do AE if I had to do everything over again. I'd choose AE over Civil. Make sure you see these AE videos, “What is Aerospace Engineering? What do Aerospace Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXEYZl4a9CrjMU “Aerospace Engineer Interview | How To Get A Job At Boeing | How To Get A Job At Lockheed Martin” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKazcpyXpNN_qLM And here are some resources for the ME route,, "What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 and this one looks at careers like automotive, aerospace, product engineering for ME, "Jobs for Mechanical Engineers", kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqYomCaa6uKjLs. A little over 30% of Aerospace engineers have a master's about about half just have a bachelors. You can become an aerospace engineer with either avenue, pure AE or ME with a focus in AE as a concentration. It all depends on what you want for your career. The benefit of doing ME is that it's more broad and you have more options. Sometimes students think they are going to love one sector, and then start a career there and don't like it. That is where the ME would be beneficial. You can always go to grad school in AE if you like to gain an advantage, and possibly find an employer to fund and support that. The benefit of going for AE in undergrad is that you will have an advantage over MEs if you want to get started with your career right out of undergrad, which is what I recommend. I did not go straight into working after university, and I sort of regret tha myself. So it's up to you. Some students are 100% set on grad school, and if that is the case, this entire decision matters much less. Also, I do not think people should go out of state and save $$$ and maybe your state doesn't even have any aerospace engineering programs, and you should just do mechanical based on financial reasons. I HIGHLY encourage you and your family to save the $$$ unless you guys are super well off and your parents are going to just pay for all of it. Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have. I respond to 100% of comments, cheers thanks!

[@yjrb1324]

@@JakeVoorhees Wow, thanks for the fantastic insight. There are unfortunately no in-state schools offering AE, however I'm incredibly fortunate to have received some scholarships from a few great out of state schools for their AE programs that make it very attainable for me and my family. Not sure at all about what I'll do after undergrad (grad school or not), but the good thing is I have roughly 4 more years to figure that out!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for this extra info and convo! Love it. Yup I appreciate that attitude about having 4 years to figure out the grad school future. So often I see students trying to choose everything before they even start their academic journey, which is a little silly you know? Let me know what else I can help you with okay? I answer everything on here nowadays even if it takes me a few days, haha cheers thank you !

[@superkittylitter963]

Great descriptions! You can tell a lot of work went into this video, props!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for that comment. A lot of work did go into this video so I really appreciate that. What type of engineer are you trying to become? Let me know what questions you have k? Cheers thanks !!

[@Lifezpoison]

Biomedical engineering majors don't fret! Most roles in medical engineering aren't going to be called biomedical engineer because that would be a very vague job description for making medical devices. Instead, you will find roles such as mechanical, systems, electrical, design (CAD) and software engineers which you can then apply your degree to any of, assuming you can demonstrate the multidisciplinary skills your course gave you. These roles then work on one aspect of the device as part of a team, rather than one person trying to do all of it. This means figures like this one are going to be misleading as they only account for the rare situations where your job title will actually be "Biomedical Engineer". In the medical device sector your degree will give you the edge over people who went into pure mechanical etc. as it shows your dedication to the medical industry to a company, and that you know exactly where you want to be. Just be careful to choose actually decent modules (not just the easy sounding ones) and focus on the knowledge you gained from those specific modules in interviews and on your CV, as biomedical engineering can be very broad. If it turns out that you don't fancy biomedical after all, I would recommend again focusing on any modules relevant to the degree you want to work in. For example if I wanted to switch to a systems engineering role, I could talk about the modules in systems design and control engineering I've completed in interviews. It also helps to have projects outside of university, in particular things like Arduino, ESP32 embedded software programming, making games in C#, designing PCBs etc can all show off your passion for another engineering discipline. I'm currently doing an internship at a multinational medical device company and the R&D department is gigantic, but not one of us is called a biomedical engineer. Personally, my title falls mostly under mechanical engineer. There's also manufacturing engineers and quality assurance engineers, a good few of which have biomedical engineering degrees. TL;DR Biomedical engineering is a skeleton key to get into any other engineering role in the medical industry, and usually isn't a defined role in itself. Please like this if you found it helpful to stop a biomedical engineer from dropping out in their final year unnecessarily! :)

[@yonasco14]

I feel like Chemical Engineering gets a bad rep because it's so hard and Chemical Engineering positions are harder to define. However, I feel like it's one of the few majors that encompasses many different industries that ChemEs can go into. I work in the flexible packaging industry while I have friends who went into water desalinization, others are in Pharma, some in Petroleum and surprisingly a lot of people I graduated with work in computer processing and semiconductors. ChemE's can go for Environmental Engineering jobs, Petroleum Engineering and even Materials engineering jobs but the same can't be said for the others. Finally, I think Electrical Engineering should probably be first. It's the hardest major in my opinion but it's also a major that allows you to work in different fields like Energy, automotive and most importantly in computer design and processing. An Electrical Eng can easily fit into Computer Engineering positions if they better their coding skills but the same can't be said for Computer Engineers. I think I personally gravitate more towards the majors that can encompass many different industries while still being well paid rather than constricting majors where there is not as much mobility in all industries. Great video nonetheless explaining your own opinion.

[@judielgonzalez4198]

Still in university finishing my chemical degree. It has always been one of my concerns that if they’re enough jobs for chemical engineers

[@glock_9ine956]

@@judielgonzalez4198how is it going now?

[@andersonsilva-ji9qb]

I needed to read this. Thank you so much

[@ShadowTheNinjaKitty]

I think your chemical engineering bit is a little bit off, since working in pharma can be chemical engineering. Engineering pharmaceuticals is chemical engineering, especially since a lot of chemical engineering programs are focused on biomolecular engineering. Same thing can be said about chemical engineerings who work in food, or any industry really. So many industries use chemicals in some way. I’ve heard it put that chemical engineering is about turning raw materials into useful stuff. Pretty much every industry does that. Anything fermentation based like biofuels or beer production uses chemical engineering. Silicon chip production uses chemical engineering (not the actual designing of the chip and what not, the production of the chip itself) Like you said, I can’t believe there are just 32,000 chemical engineering jobs. Maybe strictly speaking when it comes to chemical engineerings working in chemical plants and in oil that might be true, but that’s assuming that’s what the definition of a chemical engineering job is.

[@starley_]

Thanks for all the videos you do Jake. You really are helping a lot of people deciding what's the best for the future. A tier list with actual facts and evidence from a real engineer is something a lot of people needed. I agree with pretty much everything you said. Biomedical engineering might sound really cool and it's actually an important thing for the future, but there just aren't that many job opportunities. I myself will study mechanical engineering and then specialise in Aerospace engineering for my master's degree (that's how it works here in Austria). I mean, the first few years of mechanical and aerospace engineering are pretty much the same anyways.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey great comment, thanks so much for that. I save great comments like this. Seems like 1/3 of BMEs go onto medical school I really like the ME into AeroE combo. That or pure AeroE is what I would do if I were do redo my university days. I am a civil engineer. You are right about ME vs AE early. Have you seen my AE videos? “What is Aerospace Engineering? What do Aerospace Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHXEYZl4a9CrjMU “Aerospace Engineer Interview | How To Get A Job At Boeing | How To Get A Job At Lockheed Martin” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKazcpyXpNN_qLM “What is Combustion Engineering? | Can Mechanical Engineers Become Aerospace Engineers?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5-7oaagj8ikZs0 Let me know what else I can help you with okay? I respond to everything. Cheers thanks!

[@muhumuzavictor2269]

I'm doing mechanical and I later want to specialize in Petroleum engineering z it a good combn

[@GetBetterThough]

Only watched a quarter of this video, I haven't even finished watching as i'm writing this and its extremely more helpful then a bunch of other videos I saw. Thank you 🙏

[@stevejobs3496]

Which engineering degree do u think would give me the most freedom of not being behind a desk all day and being able to build something really cool

[@Yusuf.Mahmood]

Mechanical maybe

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. Well depends on your definition of freedom. If you want to be on site, then like Yusuf said, mechanical engineering has those types of options. Also there is construction engineering and in the field version of a civil engineering career where you can be on site and actually see the execution of infrastructure building. Then also, there is Engineering Technology, which is more about the implementation of engineering applications rather than the design and analysis of them. There are ABET accredited programs for Engineering Technology where you can have a full career and become a Professional Engineer with that degree. Let me know more of what your dream job situation is, and I can help you with that, thank you so much for being here, cheers! The real Steve Jobs hahahahah later

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@Yusuf.Mahmood Yup there are ways to work in the field and work with your hands and do stuff, test designs and implement things as a mechanical engineer for sure. Thank you for that comment. What are you up to in your engineering journey and what can I help you with right now? Thanks again! Cheers

[@stevejobs3496]

@@JakeVoorhees I really don’t know what I want besides I want to travel and I want to build something awesome. I have a background in aircraft maintenance from the military if it helps. math isn’t my strong suit. I need to practice more at it. My entire childhood I built legos so I was thinking civil but I also like physically tinkering with stuff so idk. I’m sorry if this isn’t much help. I’m just confused on what I want. I just finished my basics in college and I have to decide a major soon. I’m 21 if it helps

[@Yusuf.Mahmood]

@@JakeVoorhees well I've just applied to university , hoping to study Mechanical engineering . And thank you Jake , you've allowed me to decide on the best engineering degree for myself . 👍

[@dannybanany6114]

It always confused me on why chemical engineering is so flexible and useful, and yet, has so few jobs available within the industry.

[@Parelf]

I wish I was smart enough for aerospace engineering. But when it comes to that level of mathematics, I always got the calculation order wrong. I wish there was an order of operation for the ultra advanced mathematical calculations done for those equations. Electrical engineering is still nice and simple for me. The formula to apply is always the same, and only the variables need to be changed.

[@jaredfullmer7043]

I would KILL for the quality engineer job that this guy I went to junior college with. His major: chemical engineering

[@JakeVoorhees]

Heyyy thanks for the comment. Yeah chemical engineers can get great jobs, and a few of th 11,000 graduates per year get them. I am sure your friend is one of them. The odds seem stacked against ChemEs vs other engineering. The numbers reflect this, and so does this video. In a way, I am inviting ChemEs to show up and prove somehow that all these graduates are being looked after and are getting awesome jobs in awesome sectors. But so far in my 4 year mentorship journey, it doesn't seem to be the case. What type of engineering are you thinking - ChemE? There are good things about it, and here they are. It's incredibly vast and flexible. Chemical engineers can work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others. Chemical engineers also are in the top 5 highest paid among engineers, with a median salary of $108,770. There are 155 ABET accredited chemical engineering programs in the USA to choose from, and the industry growth is 4% right now which isn't horrible for an engineering industry. The graduate degree ratio is also the lowest among other engineer industries, with only about 20% of degrees being Masters/PhDs. A chemical engineering undergraduate degree has a lot of power. Finally, chemical engineering repeatedly sits at #2 or #3 of the most challenging undergraduate majors, usually based on GPA, so you get incredible respect by saying, "I'm a Chemical Engineer". I have these pro-Chemical Engineering videos too, “What can Chemical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/enioqKJ9n7KDZq8 and a “Chemical Engineer Interview” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Cbgq2bftF7q80 Does that help and make sense? Let me know what I can help you with next - I reply to all comments. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@Each2TherOwn]

Computing and Electronic engineering degree I’m doing which is basically tied 1st in your list. Which I’ll take to masters. I binged most of your videos thanks, more clarity and excitement it feels like I’m living in the future. Who knows where the next leap will be! Instead of 11 competing industries I think it’s different parts of one whole.

[@JakeVoorhees]

That's great thank you for that and the comment! Yes that is the right attitude about the 11 honestly. I know you said you found a lot of videos, but I want to make sure you found these around EE and CPE okay? “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And this one talks about high paying EE roles: “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Also, a lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And since computer engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo Thanks so much and let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers!

[@builder1113]

Engineer here: So, I personally wouldn't get too caught up in which tract you should choose. I studied Chemical Engineer and Paper Science Engineering at NCSU (Go PACK!). When I was at an internship though, I got exposed the the process control side of things (PLC, DCS, historians, networking, OPCs, etc.) and I thought it was fabulous. Now I'm a full-blown controls engineer, which is typically a field dominated by electrical engineers. I think more important that just getting an engineering degree is to secure an internship, do research with a professor, create prototypes, perform experiments. Do something that shows that you are well-rounded and put in more than the minimum effort. Believe in yourself, and "sell your brand" well.

[@michaelmireku2080]

Hello sir

[@michaelmireku2080]

I’ve been hoping to take on this path

[@michaelmireku2080]

Is there any way we could communicate so you could enlighten me more on how you got on the EE side of things?

[@mikey10006]

Doing EE rn and he's right about the fact you can't avoid programming, at this point I'm just taking C# on my own to get ahead lmaoo

[@JakeVoorhees]

Nice! And thanks for the comment. Have you seen my EE videos? They could be helpful, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI A lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And since computer engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo I hope these help. Let me know what follow up questions you have so I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@mikey10006]

@@JakeVoorhees thanks for all the support appreciate it 🍊

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yup you are welcome, just let me know how I can help you in the future ok? Cheers thanks

[@randallmcgrath9345]

Yes and it seems many Mechanical engineering programs are including at least 1 programming class in the C language, as is the case at Western Michigan University, which is close to where I live.

[@randallmcgrath9345]

And I am sure other languages are involved depending on the position acquired thereafter.

[@misterbotbreak1041]

In France, it seems that we don't have this problem : a specialization in a field isn't a big deal because schools still have a huge main engineering course.

[@meghanboos2159]

I feel like 20% of biomedical engineering students get their doctorate because they want to go into research. I’m not being forced into graduate school but instead would love to go.

[@shawncollins6562]

Yeah it’s apparent this guy doesn’t know any biomedical engineers whatsoever.

[@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac]

Environmental Engineering student here: what I love about it is that, at my university in Germany, you get a grasp of many different STEM fields: we have renewable energy systems, electronics, control systems, hydro- and microbiology, (an)organic chemistry, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, eco- and humanotoxicology; waste, water and air pollution treatment, programming, acoustics and noise prevention, project and business management, environmental law and more. as a project engineer you have to be the link between many fields.

[@adamgray3869]

I’m heading to college next year and I was stumped in choosing either mechanical or electrical engineering. Now after the video I feel more confident that electrical may be the Iggy path for me!!!!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment! Ya it’s a tough one. You can’t go wrong with either but as you can see, EE is better IMO. Here is a video specifically taking about the differences, “Mechanical VS Electrical Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtXoytataJqcU And here’s more stuff about electrical engineering if you to check them out “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And this one talks about high paying EE roles: “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Also, a lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And since computer engineering is a subset of electrical engineering, “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo I hope these help. Let me know what follow up questions you have so I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@adamgray3869]

@@JakeVoorhees Thank you so much for the support! I can promise that I will go to you if I do have any more questions!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Cool man thanks sounds good, best of luck with everything right now, chat sooooon

[@adamgray3869]

@The Algorithm In the end i came to realise that I couldn’t decide on a degree that would narrow the possible career path to just one field, so I went with my gut feeling and decided to pursue a joint honours in mathematical sciences and physics. I feel like this degree would cover most of the important aspects of both fields and after the bachelors if I wanted to still pursue engineering I would just take up a few extra classes and then go for a masters with what I already know in maths and physics. Few people actually pick the course that 100% suits, so if you pick a degree but it doesn’t fit you it’s certainly not the end of the world and all it takes is a little adaptation to aim for what you want to work as. Hope this helps

[@jrgenbrulandsvensen6561]

Thank you for a great and informative video. Starting my 5 year integrated master degree in Computer Science this fall here in Norway. Love your content!

[@justina8143]

Jake I remember coming across your channel two years ago because I didn’t know if I should specialize in Structural or Transportation in Civil. I went with Structures and life has been pretty good, passed the FE and planning to become a PE in a few years! Keep spreading knowledge we need it. I just wanna add that it was super easy to find a job in Civil after school.

[@JakeVoorhees]

SOOOOO happy to hear this comment. Thank you for that. In case you're wondering about what things look like outside your journey, here are my Structural Engineering videos, “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSTl5eNo8-Djbs “What Do Structural Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/paSVd5ltfNGdb9k Let me know what I can help you with next okay? Cheers thank you !!

[@nishafareena8194]

Chemical engineers can basically work in environmental engineering and an industrial Engineering, therefore you need to take a better look at the list just presented.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Ya I guess. Thanks for the comment. I can’t believe there are just 32,600 ChE positions. I want some data to fully understand where they go after graduation. And no I really don’t think ChE’s go into industrial engineering. It’s far too different. What type of engineering are you trying to do? Let me know what questions you have k and I can help you w those. Thanks!

[@ngantpham9477]

I am an immigrant and rn about to transfer to University with major in Chemical Engineering lol should I switch to Industrial Eng?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Well those two majors are veryyyyy different. Industrial engineering really is a separate type of engineering. It focuses on the system wide approach and has almost zero overlap with chemical. So its really hard for me to understand that transition. PLus, if you are smart enough to handle ChE, then Industrial Engineering is not the one for you. Maybe EE so you can have access to coding jobs and mechatronics roles, but not IE. I do not suggest that if you can handle ChE. Let me know more about what you like, where your skills are, and how you imagine your dream job okay? Cheers thanks I respond to everything, thanks again!

[@fahadakhtar5917]

Love the video. You should make a video about which field of engineering should one think of getting a masters in. Or PhD. Maybe talk about if a graduate degree is worth it in the sense of ROI or better job prospects, why one should think about getting one etc.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. Here are the industries where a lot of engineers go to grad school: Materials Engineering (54% of Materials degrees awarded per year are grad degrees), Environmental (47%), Electrical (46%), Industrial (46%), Nuclear (46%), and those are the only ones in the 40th percentile or higher. So there is some reason why these degrees have more graduate degrees. It’s because the undergraduate catchbasin are more limited, like environmental and industrial where so few people study it for bachelors but the industry needs more. Or, the industry is so broad like electrical engineering, where you sometimes should get a graduate degree in order to become a specialist. But it can be a good idea across the board in order to galvanize your career. That’s whats nice about engineering. You don’t really have to, but it can be a good idea. I made this video about how to get into grad school, even if you don’t have the best grades, like my situation. “How To Get Into Grad School with a Low GPA | How To Get Into Graduate School” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomni6x9o5dqbbs Does this stuff help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything. Cheers!

[@etfoltz]

"Your teacher doesn't know" *my professor: gives us this video to watch as an assignment

[@manny3332]

awesome vid once again, keep up the good work man, your helping loads of people!!!!!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Really appreciate you being a part of 1% Nation my man! Your comments stand out. Cheers thank you again!! Ask anything you are trying to figure out next, cheers !!

[@lachlanperrier2851]

Sending this vid to my engineering exec to help out all the first years I can, literally speaks about the industry in the most practical way

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for this!! I'm always curious how these videos get used professionally. Can you let me know more, like what sector you are in and how you think it will help? I have been working with more and more career advisors and universities, etc, thanks!

[@thasneem1511]

I'm gonna do my masters in biomedical engineering in September. Hoping for the best 😶

[@jooooosh5281]

Same, I am trying to go into biomedical engineering as an incoming freshman and I'm super nervous. You have any advice?

[@bbman_01]

Started doing a mechanical degree and ended up doing an electrical engineering degree. I've known people go into programming, finance, management etc. Personally I ended up doing process control in oil and gas and in all fairness it's more management than engineering. Honestly, it doesn't make much difference so long you do something that isn't too specific. I don't know what it's like in the states but in the UK the degrees generally are all common for the first year or two when you do everything (mechanical, civil and electrical) then you specialise later on, if anything I'd advise find somewhere that operates this way and just do whatever interests you because it's a hard enough course without being bored!

[@aw-g]

Some say industrial engineering is very versatile and you can work in many places/ if you think you've made a wrong choice you can also specialise, and that 10% growth is good what do you think?

[@makesiquashie4358]

Video is definitely the best and most practical advice on what type of engineering degree to study and starting your engineering career.

[@yemionafuwa9427]

Hey jake as a civil engineering freshman I’m wondering what other industries civil engineers could possibly branch off into . Great vid btw 👍🏾

[@JakeVoorhees]

Heyyy thanks for the comment. Civil engineers can work in soooo many industries. Have you seen my civil engineers videos that may help you? “What Do Civil Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWe5aghK51baM “Civil Engineering Have a Good Future | Good Major?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPIlpeOit2Heq8 “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSTl5eNo8-Djbs Construction Engineering sits nearby civil engineering, so make sure you watch this too, “Is Construction Engineering A Good Major | Construction Engineering vs Civil Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnMc4d-adqZj7c These should be good for you. Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything, cheers and thanks again!

[@yemionafuwa9427]

@@JakeVoorhees thanks !

[@JakeVoorhees]

Cool thank you and yes you are welcome. Let me know any follow up questions you have okay? Cheeeerrrsss thank you

[@opzxi7917]

@@yemionafuwa9427 how is civil engineering going so far? I am looking into it and wonder if you enjoy it

[@kaizoku8087]

Thank you so much for this vid. I’ve been in this major for a while and yet no matter how many questions I ask or try to find out,I’ve always found myself riddled with even more questions. Yes it is true,if you’re in this major without a parent working as one,then you’re pretty much in the dark the entire time no matter where you look or who you ask. This vid clearly answered those questions I’ve had for such a long time. I’m glad I chose the right major.

[@MEPanon]

I work with architects to create HVAC solutions for their buildings. Working in MEP design has been ABSOLUTELY COVID-PROOF this past year. Being an HVAC-design engineer doesn't pay a super high salary, but; it is above average, extremely stable, and relatively stress free (depending on the company). How did I get there? I majored in Mechanical Engineering.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yuppppp. What cool insights. Thanks so much for that. I’m glad to hear your engineering journey during COVID has been okay. What career goals do you have? Let me know if there’s anything I can help w k? Cheers thanks for being here !!

[@MEPanon]

@@JakeVoorhees Next is getting a P.E. license in my state, pursuing project management, and working in client relations. I will apply to be a shareholder at my firm eventually. The "A/E", or Architect/Engineer, field of engineering isn't for everyone. Many students want to design products, but our field focuses on understanding the products that make an occupiable building comfortable and efficient, and applying them correctly while obeying applicable codes. Thanks for your response!

[@felixlasalle100]

Bruh, I'm a little disappointed mining engineering isn't mentioned. Huge opportunities in mining engineering here in Canada

[@rellbands]

I’m still stuck between civil engineering and mechanical engineering idk which one I wanna do.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. I discuss it a little later in the video, but here is the way to know. In terms of education and application, the two are pretty similar. The difference in what you will work with. ME is all about the design of the components within machine design, thermal and fluid systems, and heating and ventilation systems in building. Civil engineering is all about the design and analysis of the very infrastructure systems themselves, like structures, transportation systems, geotechnical systems, and environmental. MEs design parts in a system, and civil engineers design the collection of those parts as they apply to infrastructure. ME is very broad as an ME can design the components for an engine, a plane, a product.... anything. Do you tinker and take things apart and put them back together. Or did you build lego and forts and play simcity type applications? Those are my analogies. If you list off the types of stuff you want to work with, I can help you from here. Does that make sense? Let me know, as I reply to all comments. Cheers!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Civil vs mechanical is sometimes confusing. Mechanical vs Electrical can be. Civil vs Electrical are very different. Electrical engineering is very theoretical, as you cannot see electricity or magnetism. Also, you need a significant amount of programming for EE. You need zero for civil. The main difference between EE and CE is - "do you want to do programming too?" if that answer is zero, CE or ME is better for you. Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers!

[@rellbands]

@@JakeVoorhees yea I think civil engineering would be better for me specifically structural engineering but I really like both disciplines.

[@idonnahravalo-sacopla8880]

I am an Industrial Engineer. My husband is an Electrical Engineer ang my son is a newly board passer Mechanical Engineer. We are all saying that our choice is best engineering major.

[@karlanatalygarciarosas4091]

I’m a Chem E. And I don’t know how I feel about this 💚

[@eminso2102]

Do you know any chemicals that can build frost or something like that?

[@admiralspyro9722]

What can I as a biomed student...

[@nasim3269]

Another point for electrical, is that all vehicles, automobiles, trains, ships, and airplanes are becoming electric and replace thermal engines with electric motors powered and controlled with complicated electronics.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yupppp, great point, and thank you for the comment. I guess you're an EE huh? Is there any engineering student / career things I can help you with? Thanks again! Appreciate you being here in the community. Cheers

[@nasim3269]

@@JakeVoorhees Hi Jake, please make a video about electric vehicles and also about spacecraft. Thanks for asking.

[@virgillopez5889]

He roasts Shane Hummus video and then almost all of his rankings are just a few spots off from him

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. You're actually the first person to say this. Sure the structure is relatively similar, but I did a real ranking, so that's entirely different. And I validated all of my views with data and facts - Shane did not. And no - they are super dissimilar. Here is how... I did not have Computer Hardware Engineering at the top, like he did. I acknowledged Software Engineering. I did not talk about Petroleum Engineering. I ripped Chemical Engineering. He had Marine Engineering in his video which is crazy. He trashed civil engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering. He didn't put EE in the top. The videos are super different to be honest so maybe you should watch mine. Plus, he's not an engineer. He's a pharmacy graduate who is not a working pharmacist so. If you want real engineering advice, here it is. What can I help you with? What are you trying to figure out? Let me know so I can help you, cheers thanks again!

[@hadi8699]

@@JakeVoorhees I recommend you as a person try and don't start some beef with other Yt or even people cuz there have been way worser guides but overall I agree with yours

[@Ilovepizza1010]

@@hadi8699 he is trying to get views, its called yt logic

[@AK-dt9ou]

You are so right about all...Let me tell you my story...Here in Greece where I study, we get the title “Electrical and Computer Engineer” and the study time is 5 years...In the beginning of the fourth year you have to choose between three fields...telecommunication,energy and computer science...but in the first 3 years all the students must be aware of the basics from the above 3 fields.We have in total 60 courses and they are hard but also interesting.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks so much for these insights. It's interesting that they are calling it "Energy", and I like that because here in the USA it's called "Power". I see Greece is only 20% coal and I find the word energy vs power has a major distinction. Energy is generally leaning towards clean energy and power means coal fired power plants lol. What else can I help you with? Let me know as I answer every question/comment. Cheers thank you !!!

[@AK-dt9ou]

@@JakeVoorhees The field Energy has to do more with clean energy as you also thought...because among what you will learn in that field, you will definitely learn about solar panels , wind generators and other systems that are eco friendly...also you learn how efficient are these systems, how to improve them and so on...And the last thing I want to mention about these systems is that an engineer always have to check the life cycle (if I quote that right) of a technology...this is very important and I think here is where we need new ideas... Lastly if you have any ideas of what field should I choose (Telecommunications,Energy,Computer Science) that would be very helpful...maybe it’s an idea for a new video...lol..

[@JakeVoorhees]

Thanks for the extra insights. I think you should do computer science as a concentration. That field is growing so much faster than most (22% growth), and there are a looottt of jobs (1.46M), and the median salary is pretty high. If you aren't 100% set of programming and CS, then energy is my next choice. But I think far and away CS is the one that is best for future. Does this help and make sense? Would love to field any follow up comments so I can help you with whatever. Cheers thank you !

[@stuart5350]

Your totally right about chemical engineers, at least in the UK. About half or more of our ChemE students go into finance after, few go into traditional engineering roles. However this is actually a reason to go into the degree, the flexibility and high regard it is held in the professional market mean you are likely to get a well paid job regardless of the industry you enter.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Heyyy thanks for this response. This is sort of exactly what I wanted. Is for ChE's to let me know why this seemingly paradoxical situation exists with ChE's. If there are so many degrees and so few jobs, where are all these ChE's going?!?!!?! Your example is a good one. Are you a ChE? What are you up to now and how can I help you with anything? I respond to all questions. I do have some ChE content that could help you for now, I have these pro-Chemical Engineering videos too, “What can Chemical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/enioqKJ9n7KDZq8 and a “Chemical Engineer Interview” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6Cbgq2bftF7q80 Does that help? Let me know what I can help you with next - I reply to all comments. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@stuart5350]

I’m in my masters year. The truth is 10-15 years ago almost every graduating student would have been snapped up by O&G companies, but the crash along with more advanced software (aspen etc) less engineers are needed. They also have a huge amount of experienced petroleum engineers actively looking for jobs, so the chance of you getting one as a graduate is slim. You absolutely can get an engineering job it just means that now internships, who you know etc are more important than before. You will have to do more work while you study to get a job. I’m hoping to go into pharma or extraction in mining ind. would be nice if you got some ChemE graduates that went into finance or a more business related role to talk about their experience, as the reality is many graduates will end up in these positions.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hmmm okay I like this career plan from you and particularly this idea around having chemical engineers on who have gone into finance or business. I am not sure about pharma though, as I have been reading that its lagging and fading. Do you have any thoughts about that? What about going into finance/business yourself? Thank you!

[@pabloramirez158]

Xi Jingping is actually a Chemical Engineer. So you never know, you might even end up as president of the Chinese Communist Party

[@aimore5315]

How do you think the aging infrastructure across our country will effect the growth of CE?

[@raghavendramirji]

I have chosen Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. The Course Combines both worlds, Computer Science and Electronics. 😀

[@JakeVoorhees]

Awesome ya I’ve noticed a lot of electrical engineering programs have computer science combined, which is a cool thing. I should have mentioned that in the video. How far along in the courses are you? And let me know what I can help you with k? I respond to all comments. Cheers !!

[@raghavendramirji]

@@JakeVoorhees I am just getting started and excited too. Exploring many fields, technologies. Recently i have been reading about Quantum Computing. What do you think about early technologies like this?

[@dalyryl]

EcE is the jack of all trades of all of the engineering, yet also one of the most flexible

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@raghavendramirji Hey thanks for the comment. I think quantum is a great field. I talk about it here in the computer engineering video that is doing pretty well, “What Do Computer Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo And since CompE is a subset of Electrical Engineering, this video is good for you “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And a lot of computer or EEs want to work in mechatronics eventually, “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And here are the high paying EE jobs k “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? I respond to everything on the channel, cheers!

[@JakeVoorhees]

@@dalyryl Haha yup, thanks for the comment and insight. Is that what you are / going to be? Let me know what engineering student / career things I can help you with okay? Cheers thanks again, I respond to everything

[@gardebot4710]

Whilst I love that you are suggesting against following advices from people like Shane, I was disappointed by two of your videos re: points about chemical engineering and engineers, which I will refer to as ChE and ChEs, respectively, hereafter. 1. ChE is more than just O&G and P&I. Yes, you can go into these two disciplines, but ChE is much more than that-pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products, battery and energy storage, materials, combustions, accelerators, polymers, minerals, semiconductors, synthetic biology, environmental. Those are just few of the areas ChEs work in. I won't argue which is the broadest engineering major (definitely ChE duh XD) but ChE is definitely one of the broadest. Different universities just have different foci. Some will focus on O&G and P&I, some will focus on process, some will focus on biotechnology, etc. 2. The one labelled as ChE jobs was based on the misconception that ChE = O&G. Again, point 1 that it isn't the case. 3. Process engineering IS ChE. Pharmaceuticals IS ChE. Jobs in these areas are highly dominated by ChEs. Why? Because ChE is more about large scales and streams than it is chemistry. Chemists are the ones who tend to be doing small scales. 4. The high number of people having low grades in ChE can be oversimplified into three things: (1) people who think that ChE is chemistry. NO, it is not; (2) people think that it is easy money. NO, it is not. ㄱㅁ(ChE = O&G); (3) ChE is difficult (Let's not talk about which is the most difficult engineering major because that is undoubtedly ChE XD). 5. ChEs who can't get jobs straight from understand are usually one of two oversimplified things: (1) they do not actually have experience into the field they are applying; (2) their experiences are not aligned to the field they are applying. These two often happen in ChE because of point 1 and 4-ChE is not what people think it is. Since you are also an engineer, I hope you don't become one of those people who, as you said, talk about things they don't understand about engineering.

[@TonyDaExpert]

24:50 even more so for Computer Engineering students, I am getting emails to apply for software development internships and digital design internships, so having the options to switch between those is nice, also embedded systems and many more

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. Have you seen my computer engineering video, “What Do Computer Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo ? And since computer engineering is a subset of Electrical Engineering, this video is good for you too, “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And a lot of computer or EEs want to work in mechatronics eventually, “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU And here is a video on the high paying EE jobs, “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Thanks so much and let me know what i can help you with next okay? Cheers I respond to every comment, thanks

[@mystichalaly8083]

Hey there, I'm starting computer engineering this fall. I would love if you could give me some tips to get the best out of this degree.

[@Coderedpirate]

I'm at the point where I have to start choosing what major I want, and electrical engineering has kind of been my no brainer simply cause my dad did it. I never really thought about what they did, what I would be studying, what I would be doing, so I started doing some research. To be completely honest, I've never really found stuff like robotics or building things super interesting, but for some reason electrical engineering always seemed so appealing, and I think this video cemented my choice. I don't like physics, I don't like math, but I love learning new things, and I think the fact that this field has so many things that need to be discovered and developed really sates my inner curiosity. Let's hope I can get through school smoothly chasing this career path.

[@slimabid611]

Hey, your case is similar to mine right now hehe So how is electrical engineering going with you now ?

[@Coderedpirate]

@@slimabid611 hey whats up man, I actually ended up choosing computer science as my major. I took an intro to electrical engineering class and it was cool, but then I decided to try out coding and actually really enjoyed it. Plus the type of jobs you'd find in the computer science field were a lot more appealing to me (aka sitting at your desk for hours coding lol). If I ever did switch out of comp sci I'd probably fall back on computer engineering first and then electrical engineering next, but still seems like a fun major regardless! I'd encourage you to try it out, worst case scenario you realise it's not for you and you just switch majors

[@rosedelaney6976]

Definitely elec ⚡💡🔌 😂 great video jake

[@JakeVoorhees]

Wooot woootttt, thanks Rose, you're the best. Appreciate the comments on videos, it helps a lot. The channel is actually doing really well right now so I'm optimistic about things for the future, thank youuuuu. Let me know what i can help you with okay?

[@davidcarter5813]

To me the only engineering majors to take are Civil, Electrical, Mechanical. All others are unstable, unreliable and are not recommended unless you have family connections or your family owns a business they can put you to work in. Look at what happened to Metallurgical Engineering, there are only about a handful of university departments still around. A big crash & burn there.

[@carramboardlover938]

Exactly

[@eleanormcgowan211]

I'm a junior that switched from mineral resource eng to environmental and this is making me feel better about my choice lol

[@JakeVoorhees]

You made a good choice!! Thanks for the comment. Here are my environmental engineering resources, “What Do Environmental Engineers Do?“ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZDcp3SPn5lrqMU “What is Water Resources Engineering?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYS1e3VrgrN0pK8 Many programs only offer civil or “civil and environmental” so I highly encourage you towards that direction, so you have the bigger more broad degree. Does that help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks!!

[@0x1didatics60]

I am a chemical engineering student and after watching your video I am thinking what I am gonna do with this degree 😪😪

[@alfredoguzman8195]

Love the Tony stark clip 😂

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks a lot for that comment. I really appreciate that bc I've changed the intro clips around over time and this one has only been around for a little while. What are you up to in your engineering journey? Let me know what I can help you with okay? Cheers and thanks again! I respond to all comments/questions

[@planomathandscience]

If you're not including Process Engineering IN Chemical, you're doing it wrong. And "don't do Chemical Engineering because it's hard?" More properly, "If you don't want to do this because it's hard, please don't pursue Engineering at all." Showed this to my Engineering class, they find it laughable.

[@robertaguilarjr.1004]

Cool video as always! Mech-E student here. How about a video on tips for landing an internship? I'm currently looking for a summer internship and have been submitting applications but no luck yet.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yeah Robert, thanks for this comment. I need to make that video. The way to get internships or any sort of experience/opportunity or role in general is to reach out to people who already know you who may know someone working in the engineering niche that you are targeting. Examples may be a professor in that niche that you have had in the past, or a leader or officer of an engineering club/society/organization in the field you are focusing on, or someone that your family knows or a family friend, or someone you met at a job fair or conference or event in that niche, etc. Join Engineers Without Borders to get experience - there are local professional chapters you can join even if you are out of school. Go to hackathons to meet people and even build some experience. Anyone that you know - ask them for introductions to engineers or for informational interview opportunities if they are in engineering now (“Informational Interview Tips“ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm4paOwha1-oMU). After that, keep in touch, and then ask about internships and other opportunities. Even volunteer roles nowadays can be a good path to a paid internship. Does that make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have and I’ll try to help. I respond to all comments. Thanks!

[@sophieblabla4888]

Here in Germany civil would be lower in the list, while computer and biomedical would be higher up. Basically everything that works in the automotive or medicine industry has excellent job prospects. I’m an EECE student working at BMW and the options in the automotive industry are literally unlimited ( BMW, Mercedes/Daimler, Porsche, Audi, VW,…).

[@admiralspyro9722]

Civil has plenty of jobs in Germany, it just doesnt drive research, so nobody talks about it and gets payed a bit less. Automotive industry is excellent for jobs, but not only for ME, also EE, CE, CS and everything related those degrees.

[@girlsforstemusa970]

So inspiring I am encouraging girls pursue STEM thanks Jake! Good work

[@jogandocomigo235]

I'm from Brazil, and intend to star what we call here "engenharia de produção" it's the industrial engeniring, I guess. I just felt in love with this career, so excited

[@LadyDrea7]

Thanks for the Engineering clarification.. im a sophomore in college majoring engineering but haven’t really came to a conclusion on which one but this video definitely helps. Im very familiar with electrical engineering with circuits and robotics but i also love the idea of architecture engineering and mechanical engineering , this is tough but do you think EE covers those two disciplines?

[@AoCabo]

Wow median Aerospace makes 30k more than Mechanical? That's surprising. I'm a senior level engineer and I feel like I make just as much as Aero at Boeing/NGC/Ratheon, if not a bit more. That said, I'm in product design for a big OEM, so I guess it might be different than the average ME. But my old schoolmates in ME don't give me the impression they make less than I do.

[@semiconductorsinarabic4090]

Did you just rank ChemE as the 10th? Lol Being broad and flexible is a great thing. Unlike EE, CE, and ME which they can only work in certain areas or in their specialty. The only reason Chemical engineering jobs are that low is bcz ChemEs have different jobs and titles that are just as great and profitable as being a chemical engineer.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Nice yeah this is sort of what I wanted. Thanks for the comment. For an opportunity to collect more info on where BMEs and where ChemEs go after their bachelors. For you guys to come out and let me know. I know a lot of ChemEs work as process engineers and a few others, but it's really unclear of what the career paths are. And if it's unclear to me, its a total 100% mystery to young engineers. Where can I get more data on where they go? Cheers thanks! What else can I help you with?

[@evelinenemurangoni152]

That's a good point Muhmmed, but you also have to realize that EE, CE and ME, are broad as well. Am an EE from South Africa and most engineers in EE, CE and ME like Chemical Engineers, are competing for the same roles within other industries as-well such as in finance. So the broad nature of Chemical Engineers as you have stated compared to other engineering degrees becomes negligible in other industries apart from Oil and Gas. Furthermore, the one weapon more especially within EE that puts it at an advantage to all other engineering fields is the fact that they can code and are highly mathematical as we take mathematics up to 3rd year unlike other engineering courses and hence that would give them a competitive advantage over other engineers in many roles in other industries that requires an individual who simply has an engineering degree. By the way am a Junior Data Scientist within the retail and supply chain industry and hoping to get a break in the field of Telematics Engineering at an insurance company soon.

[@conoroneill4577]

@@evelinenemurangoni152 deluded

[@rebeccadinsmore6097]

Thank you so much for the video, and backing up all your information from great sources! Looks like I’ll be majoring in EE :)

[@JakeVoorhees]

EE is the one! Thanks for the comment. Have you seen my latest video, "EE Job Tier list?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKOWmXqVr6Zrmpo its pretty popular so far. Let me know what I can help you with next okay? Cheers!

[@swaycedillo3235]

Now you gotta do a teir list for niche subjects of all engineering. Anyways, I'm going for mechatronics as an associate because I'm really interesting of both fields in electrical and mechanical and it's like I cant choose until I experience it. So is going in mechatronics first a good idea? What can I do if I like both majors the exact same? Nice video btw.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment and compliment. I knooowowww, about the niche stuff. Here is my ME vs EE video which I think would be helpful for you, “Mechanical VS Electrical Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtXoytataJqcU Here are some more videos about ME, starting with a video outlining all the mechanical engineering sectors, "What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 And this video emphasizing popular sectors like automotive, aerospace, product engineering, etc, “Jobs for Mechanical Engineers” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmqYomCaa6uKjLs Here is my main Electrical Engineering video, What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I, And my video about high paying EE jobs, “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Lots of MEs or EEs really want a career in mechatronics / robotics, so here is some information on that: “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU I respond to everything on the channel, so let me know any follow up questions okay? Thanks again! You rock, cheers

[@jSvlogs9]

I love your channel! You provided us a lot important information. Thank you so much!

[@JakeVoorhees]

Thank you so much for saying that! I'm trying to deliver as much value as possible to you guys, 1% Nation. What type of engineering are you thinking? Let me know what I can help you with k? Cheers

[@jacobroos2257]

I recently got accepted to two schools and one has an environmental engineering program while the other has a civi and environmental engineering degree combined. That combined degree also has a 5 year masters program and that school has a bit more prestige, but both schools are relatively similar in name recognition. Would it be better to go with the combined degree rather than the one that’s only environmental engineering?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. My civil engineering degree is technically, "Civil & Environmental Engineering" and that combo is very common. As for civil + environmental vs pure environmental, you'll for sure have more options with the civil engineering blend. There are 329,000 Civil jobs vs just 55,000 environmental. As for a bachelors + 1 for a masters program, its a great situation if you are already heavily considering a masters no matter what. But if you are taking out student loans or going out of state, that extra year of tuition can be avoided. I got my graduate school fully paid for by accepting a research assistantship role at UW-Madison. With this option, a 4+1, your school guarantees you are essentially there for another 25% of tuition $$$. But if money is no issue and you are already pretty sure on grad school, I like 4+1. Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay. Also, you'll have to decide your civil engineering focus, so check out this video that goes over the 5 branches of civil engineering, “What Do Civil Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKTWe5aghK51baM this video is good too “Civil Engineering Have a Good Future | Good Major?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPIlpeOit2Heq8 And this one is popular about structural engineering within civil, “Is Structural Engineering a Good Career?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSTl5eNo8-Djbs

[@colinmccarthy7921]

Go for the five year combined degree with the Masters.I live in England.I did a five year Indentured Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering.At the same time I did a ONC and HNC in Mechanical Engineering. I then went to University,and did a Four Year Degree in Materials Engineering and Management. After time,I joined Five Professional Institutions.My career was is the Aeronautical Industry and also in Higher Education(University). In my career I have covered many fields and area’s of Engineering.

[@TheGrayWolf81]

It's amazing how you reply to every comment! I don't know how one does it. Keep up the great content.

[@mustafazehhawi8540]

If mechatronics doesn’t appear in this list by the time I graduate i will cry

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yeah I know right, thanks for the comment. I love mechatronics as a career path. But unfortunately for a degree, the options still are not quite there. There are only 3 ABET accredited USA bachelors programs and only 28 when you consider all programs in the world. They will add mechatronics programs eventually. I think mechatronics is the future. It is the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering, so you can lean into either the physical design side i.e. mechanics, or the electrical engineering aspects which would include the circuitry, signals and controls, power, automation, and programming aspects. I think a mechatronics engineer who leans into the electrical engineering side of things is VERY well suited for the future. Here are some videos that you may be interested in: “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU Since there are so few undergraduate mechatronics programs, oftentimes you have to choose EE or ME or CPE and do a degree concentration in mechatronics, which is fine. This video will help you decide which one to do, “Mechanical VS Electrical Engineering” kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGtXoytataJqcU These will probably be helpful as well: “What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6iopZiOr82nl80 “What Do Electrical Engineers Do” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I “What Do Computer Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqvXpaKl99kbpo Does this help and make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you may have okay and I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!

[@mustafazehhawi8540]

The mechatronics video is what brought me to your channel and already subscribed! I’m currently doing a foundation year in mechatronics in the UK so I have essentially this year and 3 more till I graduate, do you think mechatronics will have a better demand by then? Also, since this year is a foundation year i can switch to another engineering course next year if i want to but I LOVE mechatronics it’s dream come true when i found about it. Would it be worth it to switch to a course like computer science or something?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the follow up comment. The way into mechatronics is my majoring in EE or ME or CPE and focusing on mechatronics for a concentration. I think EE is the best choice as it’s the most flexible, you learn all the coding, and it’s broad and can lead you into endless careers that you may like - including mechatronics. Does that make sense? Let me know what follow up questions you have okay? Cheers thanks !

[@darylhopkins9796]

This video was outstanding. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@yimakesiteasy]

Love the advice, appreciate it! I aspire to study chemical engineering (MEng), and would love to work in (renewable) energy in the future, for example solar. What do you think about this?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. It's a decent field, but its hard to say how many engineers are working in renewables, as there are only 32,600 chemical engineers employed in the USA in total. If you are going to do ChemE, I think the way to go is renewables though so I'm all for that. I have done a few videos about Energy Engineering, one with a Forbes 30 Under 30 Energy Engineer who is now an entrepreneur, named Tirthak Saha, and you can see that interview here: “Forbes 30 Under 30 Energy Engineer Interview” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6e1o4unmrGGhtk and I did another short interview with the Direct of Energy Engineering & Sustainability at a local technical college, and you can see that interview here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqCYkKCMZZKNhZI I’ve also done an interview with the Director of R&D with a carbon capture company in Europe called Climeworks, and you can see that conversation here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqvmYyaj91kY5I I think it’s a great field with a lot of room to grow in the future, particularly if we want to actually keep living here on Earth. We have done a lot of damage that we need to reverse, and a lot of work in order to be carbon neutral and not make an environmental impact on the planet. Does all of this help? Thanks so much. I appreciate the comment. Let me know what other questions you have okay? Cheers!

[@yimakesiteasy]

@@JakeVoorhees thank you for the reply, really appreciate the response and the links you’ve provided. It definitely helped me a ton. Cheers!

[@JakeVoorhees]

You are super welcome. Remember to come back and ask any questions in the comments okay? I respond to everything. Thank you !

[@orki8766]

@@yimakesiteasy hi, I just saw your comment and I really want to help the earth as well with engineering I searched around the internet a bit and saw that EE was what the majority people recommended if you would like to help the earth. I would like your opinion on that though and if electrical engineering should be what I chose? I’m also really considering it because I enjoy coding and mechanical engineering and EE kinda combines it.

[@co6033]

such sobering and good sound advise. thank you. BTW, cool Tara statue.

[@zaffron6032]

I am a sophomore in Electronics Engineering, in my college provides Electrical Engineering & Electronics Engineering as seperate degrees. Electronics is more coding heavy and we take a few more computer engineering courses than Electrical that is more focused on power & high voltage systems. So did I make the right decision?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey thanks for the comment. Seems like you have it pretty much right. Here is my standard reply to this. Technically most of the time “Electrical Engineering” actually means electrical and electronics engineering because electronics is a subset of EE itself. Some places even call it EEE. And that’s why the main organization for EEs is IEEE. Electrical engineering itself focuses on the broader pure theoretical stuff like power, signals, communications, and magnetism. This requires a programming as well but less. Electronics engineering is typically more focused specifically on the design, optimization, and management of electronic devices. These EEs use far more programming, which is heavy in EE in general. But far more common for electronics subsets. Finally, I get the most questions about mechatronics, and in order to become a mechatronics engineer, focusing on electronics engineering is the way!! “What Do Electrical Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPEqH5_a7amo5I And this one talks about high paying EE roles: “Jobs for Electrical Engineers over $100,000” kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJqXmZ55mrOKqZI Also, a lot of electrical engineers wish to work in mechatronics/robotics, so check out this video “What Do Mechatronics Engineers Do?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aorNfY2Zhrd_mtU I hope these help. Let me know what follow up questions you have so I can help you with those. Cheers and thanks again!!

[@jeprox120]

I graduated BSEE back in 1985. I work for semiconductor company in Austin TX. My company would hire Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineers or Computer Engineers. In general, all we look for are “resilient problem solvers”. You are good as long as you solve problems logically, and that you continuously improve your skills over time. Someone with an engineering degree but does not solve problems are not real engineers. My advise to you is that you make sure you find out if your professor worked in a real job before they became professors. If your professor has never worked in industry, don’t believe in everything they say because they may not have proven themselves to be real engineers.

[@brilliancetventertainment9416]

@Transhumanist Liberation Remember also that Computer Engineering is a branch of Electronics Engineering so is Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering.....Electrical can't exist without electronics and electronics can't exist without electrical they are like smoke and fire can't see one with the other.....hence IEEE.....

[@JumpyJoker18]

Computer science is generally studied by those who intend to become software engineers. However, software engineers face rampant age discrimination. What is your perspective on this?

[@JakeVoorhees]

Yes true computer science is the degree that most successful software engineers suggest. It’s the parent path. There are only 30 ABET software engineering programs in the USA and 283 for CS, within engineering colleges, so that shows a lootttttt. Age discrimination is a thing. My instinct is that by recognition of that alone, you’re someone either my age (33) or older within the industry? And if you’ve taken the time to comment and ask this, you must be experiencing some level of career struggle breaking into, or achieving higher status levels within software engineering. My take on the situation is this. Discrimination is always a factor whether it be age, gender, race, etc. You’ll face it always. Discrimination is a form of stereotypes. People believe that if you’re a little older, you cannot possibly be as good of a programmer vs someone younger. But all engineers know that one older person in their industry who all the young gunners respect. Why? Because they managed to shatter the stereotype. We’re they given the benefit of the doubt early on? Nope. They had to prove themselves. Often times repeatedly and sure, go above and beyond what a younger person needed to do to achieve respect. That can be you. It sucks but that’s what lots of people need to do to earn respect by the masses. It’s what woman and people of color have to do in engineering every day. So now the question is, what are you going to do to prove yourself and add to all the awesome people working to break the age discrimination stereotype? If you want to brainstorm together, I’d love to 😀 thanks for a great comment, cheers !!

[@JumpyJoker18]

@@JakeVoorhees I appreciate the well-thought-out response. I'm a computer science student considering switching my major for greater job security. I've heard age discrimination is notoriously more prevalent than with other STEM majors. It seems age discrimination is inevitable unless you are in a niche or among the best.

[@JakeVoorhees]

Hey sorry I thought I replied to this already. I think you will be fine as a slightly older programmer. It goes for most tech and engineering. If you're good, you'll get respect. You just have to keep up with the tech just like the young gunners. You will be fine okay