Why I chose Electrical Engineering over Computer Engineering

Computer engineering vs electrical engineering are two very similar majors, but one of them prevails in terms of having much broader outlook on technology.

This video compares electrical engineering major to the computer engineering major, or in this some cases the electrical and computer engineering major.

#electricalengineering #computerengineering

[TonyDaExpert]

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

[alithedazzling]

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

[LucinaMeow]

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.

[nagrerelax]

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.

[matthewgarcia]

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.

[orikrasnovsky]

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.

[treeross]

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

[geraldwesley]

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

[theonlyalecazam]

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

[derekjeter]

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?

[RamiSobhani]

I hate computers, I would go to electrical engineering, I made a mistake to go into software engineering for automotive companies not realizing that I hate it.

[Rudenbehr]

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.

[albertoeusebio]

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

[combatseawolf]

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

[randallmcgrath]

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.

[dks]

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

[elnobber]

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.

[rezv]

Hi, there is also Electrical and Computer Engineering degree.

[Thebigjosh]

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.

[tak]

Both are great, but i chose CPE because its easier to have a job than EE in my country.