Is Mechanical Engineering worth it in 2021? | Pros and Cons + Experience One Year Into Work

Is Mechanical Engineering worth it in 2021? The technology and workplace landscape is shifting rapidly for a lot of people and the roles of Mechanical Engineers are shifting along with it. What is the future for a major whose dedication to physical objects is entering a digital world.

In this video I describe the pros, cons, and experiences I've had with college / university along with my experience a year into the workforce. Join me on my freeform discussion!

I'll go over what work looks like, what mechanical engineers get paid (Salary), and the unfair advantages in critical thinking that lead mechanical engineers to success.

[Bumblebeewrx]

It seems pretty daunting but at 33 I’m enrolling into a mechanical engineering program. I’m pretty certain this is the correct place for me. My math is laughable but I love problem solving and mechanical things.

[brythm]

Thanks man! Ive been a welder for about 7-8 years. I have my Associates of Science degree in Welding and am currently going to school for my BS in mechanical engineering. And am looking for a path. I love the idea of solar systems, alternative energy.

[trigaar]

Don't know how I got reccomended this, but yay! I am a mechanical engineer about to graduate. A lot of this rings true with my experience and I found it really useful looking forward into my future.

[ArbitorKill]

Been debating between CS and MechE, so I'm really thankful for this vid, bro! Def leaning more towards MechE

[brubsi]

im starting the first semester of mechanical engineering in april this year, i think it will be pretty hard bc im bad at physics but im very happy abt starting college

[RouteMan]

A JACK OF ALL TRADES IS A MASTER OF NONE, BUT OFTENTIMES BETTER THAN A MASTER OF ONE

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Computer science is a very different industry than mechanical engineering. In my opinion, mechanical engineering offers a lot more opportunity for hands on work and a lot more opportunity for interesting work. Ya, computers can pay well, but in the end, you'll be coding all day.
Mechanical engineering you can be building the world of tomorrow, be that air planes, trains, cars, buildings, technology, industrial sites, products. I think the rewarding nature of that, far, far exceeds anything in the digital realm. But again, that is just MY opinion.

[youreverydaytutor]

This guy knows what he’s talking about. I feel represented 👍

[alexisrosales]

Thanks man dope video. Ive been debating between going into mechanical engendered and software engineering but i have always been leaning more to mechanical engineering.

[vederstein]

MEs learn concepts that have been around for 130 plus years.

That's not a necessarily bad thing. Those concepts are still valid and won't go away unlike that latest programming software or communication protocol.

I graduated in 1996 and have been working as an ME ever since as an industrial machine designer. I dont design the product. I design the machine that makes the product.

[YellowMohamad]

I agree about the statement about its verstality. I graduated in june with a double major in a Bachelors in Mechanical and Biomedical Enginnering and currently working as a battery testing engineer for one of the big automotive company. Im currently thinking of pursuing a masters in electrical engineering just to sharpen my industry knowledge about EVs but still not 100% sure.

[bstyreraug]

Not true in Singapore. Mech engin is quite dead here.

Probably only good for maintenance related jobs. But not good enough for specialised high paying jobs.

[codygordon]

What would you tell someone considering going back for a masters in mechanical engineering? I have a hard time with computers and get easily frustrated with any programming I would do? How do I fix that?

[tzpxeoc]

Can a mechanical engineer work on electronic circuits? Can a mechanical engineer be a mechatronics engineer?

[stitious]

Do you believe that getting a masters in computer science or electrical/computer combination would be beneficial with a bachelors in ME? Thanks!

[derekwong]

You mentioned average Eng grad earns about 65k a year, is that in USD or CAD$?

[JasonTRogers]

Hi man! I’m looking for a mechanical engineer to ask some random questions about a build I’m working on. I’m building a production cart with wheels that spring down. I’m not sure how to go about it. Would you be willing to look at what I’m doing?

[hi-uqnl]

Mechanical Engineering is tough job not everyone, tough lifestyle workplace so dirty

[merritt]

Yeah one of my favorite aspects of this field is being able to work pretty much anywhere instead of having to look to major cities to find jobs. I can go to a lower cost of living town and still find good paying positions that need an ME.

[marshalandreas]

do you have reccomended affordable laptops for mech. engineering ?