Will I be better off doing Chemical Engineering rather than Mechanical Engineering?

Of course you should choose a career that you will enjoy. Don't be taken in by the idea you will make a lot more money with a chemical engineering degree. Over a career, what you earn will depend much more on what you accomplish than on what kind of a degree you have.

Depemds on which country your job will be sent to. If you speak the language, it will be a bonus. It is becomming impossible to predict how the job market will be 4 years or less from now. If you get a degree in mechanical, specializing in bridge construction, yes you will be poorly compensated because large capital projects are limited. If you get training in mechinal engineering in aeronautical, you may end up designing the next generation of Harriers and being well paid to do it. Rolls Royce engineering in aircraft engins is legendary. I would encourage you to talk to somone on the inside and get a feel for what the company is going to need at the time of your graduation. If this coinsides with your love of some form of engineering, great!

Whichever discipline you choose will not guarantee you a job when you graduate. Good salaries can be obtained in either of the two, depending on how good you are in your job. If you are more inclined to mechanical, then I would advise doing that. However, you should choose the uni you wish to attend very carefully. A lot of these universities are what was once known as Poly-techs which acquired university status. Some multinational companies do not recognise degrees from these Poly-techs, only the old established universities of London, Liverpool, Glasgow, York etc. Good luck in your chosen career.

I believe that the main reason for having a unique and successful career is not what diploma you have. It is more about being active and knowing how to take the good opportunities when they come, and most importantly liking what you do. Engineers in general have slightly different AVERAGE. For example, a computer engineer earns on AVERAGE more than a civil engineer does. However, this doesn't mean that every computer engineer earns more than any civil engineer. You have to remember that there are several factors that affects what you earn. Firstly, you have to be smart and active as I previously mentioned but you cannot be so if you totally hate what your doing. It also depends on where you work and what role you take. Anyways, NO ENGINEERING JOBS AT A GOOD COMPANY ARE NOT GOOD FOR THE MONEY. By the way I know doctors who do not get paid that much!

I believe that the main reason for having a unique and successful career is not what diploma you have. It is more about being active and knowing how to take the good opportunities when they come, and most importantly liking what you do. Engineers in general have slightly different AVERAGE. For example, a computer engineer earns on AVERAGE more than a civil engineer does. However, this doesn't mean that every computer engineer earns more than any civil engineer. You have to remember that there are several factors that affects what you earn. Firstly, you have to be smart and active as I previously mentioned but you cannot be so if you totally hate what your doing. It also depends on where you work and what role you take. Anyways, NO ENGINEERING JOBS AT A GOOD COMPANY ARE NOT GOOD FOR THE MONEY. By the way I know doctors who do not get paid that much!

Depemds on which country your job will be sent to. If you speak the language, it will be a bonus. It is becomming impossible to predict how the job market will be 4 years or less from now. If you get a degree in mechanical, specializing in bridge construction, yes you will be poorly compensated because large capital projects are limited. If you get training in mechinal engineering in aeronautical, you may end up designing the next generation of Harriers and being well paid to do it. Rolls Royce engineering in aircraft engins is legendary. I would encourage you to talk to somone on the inside and get a feel for what the company is going to need at the time of your graduation. If this coinsides with your love of some form of engineering, great!

Whichever discipline you choose will not guarantee you a job when you graduate. Good salaries can be obtained in either of the two, depending on how good you are in your job. If you are more inclined to mechanical, then I would advise doing that. However, you should choose the uni you wish to attend very carefully. A lot of these universities are what was once known as Poly-techs which acquired university status. Some multinational companies do not recognise degrees from these Poly-techs, only the old established universities of London, Liverpool, Glasgow, York etc. Good luck in your chosen career.