Computer engineering or electrical engineering?

Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science?

• Let me explain. At my college, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering / Computer Science (dual major) are exactly the same classes, but with a few electives that are different (if I remember right). I am EECS major. I love computer programming (it comes naturally to me, along with HTML programming), but I know nothing about computers. Also, I don't know much about electrical engineering, but I don't just want a major in JUST CS, because I can't picture myself being a programmer all day. So, my first question is: which field is easier to get a job in (computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering)? My second question is, what kind of jobs can I get with an ee major (I plan to get my masters in EE and a BS in CS).? (I know EE is a broad field, but just a general idea of jobs would be great)

• Answer:

  The answer to question one looks like, in the near future, software engineering will have the largest job growth in the U.S. (see link [1]). Computer science majors have the best chance at these jobs. However, computer engineers are probably more flexible than computer scientists in their ability to design the hardware as well. With an EE major, you don't limit yourself to software like you do with CS (although many EEs do work in the software industry). EEs design electronics (from processors to cell phones to military electronics), power distribution, or communication systems as well as software. Of course no one does all of these things, but with a master's in EE you can specialize in any one of these areas. Just my opinion, hope it helps.