Why I chose Electrical Engineering over Computer Engineering

Fantastic video, exactly my thoughts too; however UIUC has an ECE program where the classes are typically same till Junior year. Comp Eng can take all specialization related to Comp Sci, AI-robotics courses and electrical ones of photonics, semiconductors, embedded systems, quantum mechanics etc.

I think at UIUC, electrical engineers can take power systems and telecommunications which comp eng aren’t allowed to but anyway maybe at other schools where there isn’t this much overlap, it maybe better to take Electrical eng over comp eng/comp sci.

I didn’t take comp sci as I feel simply knowing coding is not enough and vulnerable to AI. I was more interested in AI-robotics and quantum computing with semiconductors development; for these I think comp eng gave the perfect match as Electrical I wasn’t interested in power generation or telecommunications

I would have to slightly disagree here. EE is highly flexible. However, I think CME is slightly more flexible. My reasoning: in both EE and CME, you’ll learn electrical circuits, embedded systems, digital electronics etc. however, in CME, you’ll learn a lot of about software as well. So much so that it’s widely known that computer engineers are often qualified for software engineering jobs as well. On the other hand, in EE, you’ll learn more about electromagnetism, renewable energy, power supply, telecommunications etc. while that may seem like it’s more options than just the software development that CME focuses on. You should keep in mind that the software industry by itself is arguably larger than the industries of telecommunications, renewable energy, and power supply combined. As software is used in pretty much every business on the planet nowadays. However, this is arguable. IMO, a dual degree in EE and comp sci may be the best option.

I study Computer Engineering, also in my junior year. I can say I love the hardware side of things. Software is cool too. And it is a very versatile degree. I am considering my master's in electrical or computer engineering.

I got completely screwed over. CE All the way, but no jobs at all, which shares the problem with CS.
After a few years I bent over and want EE, but nobody cares now about my applications. EE was great, totally fun with Electrical labs, but nobody gave a crap with a solid 3.5 GPA.

After 15 years, 100,000 applications to different companies and I no longer care about companies and humanity.
They only care about money and CE didn't fulfill that description for them.

Both majors are great I chose computer engineering because I like both software and hardware, and I was mostly interested in the electronics side of electrical which computer engineering has, I am focusing on embedded systems, digital design (FPGA) and IC digital electronics transistor level design in my computer engineering degree, I also liked how my computer engineering classes were usually more practical while my EE classes were mostly analysis and mostly theory till I took my integrated circuit design class with cadence which was really cool however that’s also something I can’t just make at home. If you want to get deep into signals or power systems more tho I would recommend EE more. In my Programm EE and CPE have access to all the same classes if they want to have them as electives, I just liked how CPE went further into robotics and embedded systems

Update: Got an “Electrical Engineer” Job offer for when I graduate

Were you ever like me where computer science sounded attractive due to its nature of being strong in mathematics & intellectual challenge, usefulness towards the future & job security so long as you're willing to continue learning and adapting? On top of being able to work from home and anywhere in the world? The only part about it that has me on the fence is the way I imagine just sitting at my desk and doing nothing but coding for hours upon hours. Coding I will say would be fun and interesting to me, even during long periods of time; but not for years & years doing fundamentally the same thing. This has me starting to think about Engineering, and especially EE as I love math, have great focus, interest in learning something challenging while also useful and making myself marketable for the future. I start community college in the fall with courses that will be required for any major, so I still have some time to think about this. As I'm still interested in the software dev side of things, I could possibly learn that on the side or at an institution later on down the road. There's always the option to double-major, but I don't know what kind of time commitment that would be, and how that would effect how thoroughly I'm learning one study vs. the other. I'm leaning towards EE, what do you think?

Is EE engineering harder than computer engineering?

I personally decided to study electronics and computer egineering. Because of the ideas and visions I have. Plus I am a man that likes to touch and be hands on with components ect.

Im just doing both. And computer science. So far it really is all pretty similar.

Is there a reason to be a computer engineer despite electrical engineering being more broad? Only thing I can think of is since electrical is more narrow, it could eliminate courses you don't want to take from that route. Any thoughts?

I'm a licensed Electrical Engineer and planning to take Computer Engineering to gain more knowledge because computer technology is advancing. And the computer related jobs are in-demand. But Electrical Engineering is the best course so far. I just want to expand my knowledge. Just sharing.

I know you really love EE but at the end of the road you will work on CE. Also, for CE there are many other subfield that you missed: Machine Vision, Signal Processing, Embedded System, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science,...
The video same as it, are good when you want to decide about major at junior student but when you are senior and starting your job these type of talks are totally nonsence.
Good Luck

Please make video on difference between electrical engineering vs electronics engineering............. Love from India 💙

Bro finally what job you are doing right now.. Exact Name please 👍🏼
Or any suggestion.

I'm really interested in both of these fields but I'm also not sure if I want to work in software later on and I just want to choose a path that will allow me to do and give me a smoother transition. Do you think electrical engineering would work for that?

Some schools have a dual program as Electrical & Computer Engineering, the best of both worlds. I've been considering this route.

Stop being so lazy guys smh. just break you back and double major in CE and EE
Lmfaoooo jokes aside good video!

Precisely where I am. However some Universities, such as Oregon State University have a hybrid bachelors in Electricla AND Computer engineering. And yet other schools will have the separate majors. And in some cases double majoring in both wont add that much extra time vs a different double major, deoending on the University.

Current undergrad here. I used to be CompE but switched to EE after realizing I hate embedded systems and love EM theory. But, even if I did enjoy embedded systems I would still switch. Most EE programs including the one in my school allow you to concentrate in computer engineering subfields even as an EE major. With just a couple circuit and EM theory classes, you suddenly have yourself a much more versatile, broader degree, with virtually the exact same skillset as any CompE grad, assuming that's your concentration. It's objectively better. They made an entire major just for people who can't stand to take a couple extra physics classes lol. That said, if for some reason your school won't allow you to take compE electives as an EE, and you're interested in CompE, than of course you should go for that instead.

Eventually you choose a subfield if you want to be productive in the market you just cant be good in everything

I believe Computer Engineering would be good for me since I've been torn between the hardware and software side of the tech industry so why not learn both but in a balanced way

Computer Engineers work in Robotics

I can't decide between EE and CS. I have always been interested in both since I was young. I would take anything electronic apart and try to build something new with the parts. I did things like spoofing my mac address or learning linux with an internet friend. I always got A's in science, especially physics. I could go on about electromagnetic waves in a conversation forever, ending up on topics like black holes and other science related subjects. I have even recently began programming in python, and I really like it. I would hack and pirate games on my phone and pc... I really feel like I'm drawn towards both EE and CS. I think I will choose CpE for these reasons. It seems be the obvious choice and balance I am looking for.

I am only reluctant to choose it because I hear that it's very general, and it's better to specialize in a field. I think that would be okay, because I wouldn't mind staying in school learning about things I love.

I also don't want to feel like I''d be missing out on classes that CS or EE would take, that CpE wouldn't. I think it is the best option for me though. I plan on starting next year in January. I think at least starting classes will help me, by giving me the knowledge about both and deciding from there. Maybe I'll switch to CS or EE, maybe I'll love CpE.

Cheers.

Computer engineers don't only study Computer Architectures, Networks and Software but they also take Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Automatic Controls, Cyberphysical Systems, Embedded and so on... in my opinion they have a way better understanding over the process needed to build complex systems even though they focus more on the processes needed to transfer and manage information rather than the physical implementations(which are although covered less in depth). I personally love this field because it allows you to create extremely complex systems by curing their development in every steps of the process. For example some days ago I went to a presentation of a master degree focused on Machine Learning and the professor told us that one of the main goals of that course was to understand the impact of the architecture of the computer over the statistical models on which they were trained

I went from electrical engineering to computer engineering. Love both fields but I find the combination of hardware + software to be more interesting. I just think u should go with what ur heart says and if you're unsure maybe electrical is better since it's broader but both are great studies and give u lots of valuable information.

I'm starting uni next semester (spring student) and when I was applying last year it was no question I would be doing either EE or CE, because I really liked the BC calc course I took as well physics / electronics etc. A while ago, I started learning basic embedded systems (I already got pretty good with arduino, currently learning stm32), computer architecture, as well as analog/general circuit design (op-amps, dc-dc converters, stuff like that). So far, I really love hardware, but only like software. So far my schedule is leaning towards EE, but I'm doing one CE programming course (on top of the EE programming one lol) so I can eventually take DS&A or something like that. I don't want to think too ahead, but if I had to pursue a certain field for a job, it would probably be embedded. Would I be at a disadvantage doing EE? sorry for the long comment.

I am not saying electrical is always better than computer engineering -- if you really like computers and that's what you see yourself doing, go for it! The idea of the video is that if you are unsure which career path to pursue, it would be smart to choose a broader field which would have more options for you down the line

Lucky in this case Alhamdolillah, as my university offers Electrical engineering with a specialisation in CE/Electronics/Power.

I like to sit and theorize about complex problems, which is why I lean towards electrical engineering. But I am also interested in computer vision and machine learning, which is why I lean towards computer science. I think computer engineering will give me the best of both worlds

Do you have some experience in photonics? I think it’s also a quite interesting specialization with a good future.

Might actually do computer engineering since I realize the part of EE I care about is the computer part. And all the salaries I’m seeing for CE are higher.

Yay💜🙌🏽

I was actually debating between electrical engineering and computer engineering I chose electrical engineering hope I won't regret it.

Might have to take your word for it

Now compare CS, CE, and EE...

Do you have advice for adults with full time jobs? Thinking about going back to college after dropping out 12 year ago. I feel like I would have to start at the elementary level though since I barely remember anything but then it would take like 8 years to get a bachelors.

Also electrical engineering is so hard😂 Im doing data science because Im scared of radiation and electrical shock

Hi, there is also Electrical and Computer Engineering degree.