I'm so glad your TH-cam channel exist. You help me in my path in life to hopefully become a computer engineer or electrical engineer. Here you are making more informational videos. Thank you!
I am doing a chemical engineering major with a minor in geography. It’s come up in my interviews a lot. They ask why I did geography, and I tell them I really enjoyed the subject and it taught me unique skills that other candidates will lack such as GIS, a good understanding of how the work we do and the equipment we use will interact with the environment, and a general understanding of environmental and land use laws. Anything can be relevant to your major. You just have to know how to articulate it
That’s great! I’m planning to major in mechanical engineering and minor in middle eastern studies. I just find my minor to be very interesting, which is why I’m pursuing it. I just don’t understand how they’re related to each other though, unless I end up working as an engineer in the middle east. What do you think?
@@sairamsidgiddi9725 that’s a waste of time, you should pursue your genuine hobbies and passions, if it’s a side conquest or interest don’t bother. Do these things yourself by researching and doing on the side.
A minor is something all STEM majors should be considering by the end of their second year. Depending on the major and minor, there can be a lot of overlap in the required classes. The chemistry majors at my school only need one extra three-credit physics class to earn the physics minor. It's the same for other combinations of majors and minors; sometimes just six to ten more credits in a subject can earn you the minor. It's not for everyone, but a sacrifice now for the minor can go a long way
@@valenciasantos8236 our school does the same for engineering majors (but not science). To be fair our degree requirements take up more courses than usually required for a bachelors so I think that sticking to a minor is wiser haha
Heads up for the life science majors: if you double major or minor in the humanities, that can give you more opportunities as well. I majored in biology and minored in history, so I was given the opportunity to be a lab technician with technical writing in my first job out of college. In addition to gaining a solid bench science experience, I also author/edit/and revise SOPs throughout my work week, and generate reports throughout the year for quarterly analysis. My hiring manager figured I must like writing so he gave me that responsibility too lol
Hey! can you give me more information regarding how you landed the job and how much does it pay? I'm also doing the same thing but people tell me that biology has no jobs on the undergrad level. Thanks!
@@yasmin90s Sure! I started with a staffing agency, worked at the client site for a year (make sure its temp-to-hire!), got the offer to go permanent, and worked my way up from there. If you have no experience starting out, I would strongly recommend starting with a staffing agency. It won't pay much at first (my starting was like $16/hr), but going permanent put me over $20/hr. Also be advised that this is highly geography dependent. If you look near a biotech hub you'll have a better chance of finding something than out in the middle of no-where.
I doubled Majored (Cybersecurity & Software Development) because I didn't want to waste credits on B$ electives I would never use. At least with my double major, I learned some valuable information that helps me understand my field better or can use to pivot careers in the future.
As a Biology and English major, I gotta say I disagree. For medical school (and life) having two completely different majors that you're both passionate about will make or break your interview, and these days more and more people look for candidates that are unique or diverse. Just saying... do what feels right to you, not what people tell you is right. Best advice I've ever taken
Was thinking the same thing when watching this video. I would find it better for myself to have two completely different subjects. To be more well rounded
I was thinking of double majoring in Biology and Software Engineering for Dental school, because if Biology goes bad then I'll stick to only Software Engineering.
My final career goal is to become a Doctor, and maybe go into surgery. To help with this, I want to do a premed major in College, but I am wondering whether or not I should also double major/minor in engineering just for the sake of the knowledge. However, premed would be incredibly time consuming, as is engineering, so I feel like if I wanted to learn engineering I could do it on my own
I majored in mechanical engineering and right before my junior year I started a minor in materials science. It definitely didn’t do my GPA any favors but it gave me a significant credential that got me my first job out of college and now in grad school it’s one of my main fields of study. Worth it 100%, just gotta make sure it’s for the right reasons.
@@joeterezaboss6801congratulations! it overlaps pretty well with mechanical engineering but also has its own dimensions as well, which is typical for any minor. It’s not an easy minor but it’s a good qualification and added skill set that makes you more marketable to more areas professionally. I’d say for you though, make sure it’s something you’d be interested in first. Do some background research on it and see if it’s a field you’d like to study and learn and potentially work in someday.
Minors or even double majors can be useful for bringing some of your gen ed credits into a cohesive plan of study. Fields heavy in writing, such as English, history, or any foreign language, can be helpful for STEM majors because it can help open an extra door into technical writing. And, as the video says, compsci is also useful because so many jobs require programming. I’m double majoring in English and German, and have a minor in what is essentially user-end computer skills such as web design and database management. I’m not sure if I will change the first major to history from English because I don’t terribly enjoy writing about and analyzing literature; it feels very tedious to me. Nonetheless, both majors require heavy writing and research, and can help me get into the technical writing field. In the end, pursue subjects that you enjoy at least somewhat; showing a greater degree of drive will make you stand out more to employers, whether it be through extra fields of study or extracurriculars.
Hey Quentin, Thanks for your comment. Learning is important and we encourage students to always expand their comfort zone and consistently learn while in college, but sometimes taking on a minor or double major isn't the best way to do that. For many students an increased work load can increase their stress level and decrease their GPA which can have a negative impact on landing a future internship or future job. That is why we recommend picking up those same knowledge and skills you might learn in a double major/minor through internships and projects instead. You get real world experience, build your resume, and you don't have to pay the university to learn. Students often retain new knowledge better when they have hands on experience. In addition, related or previous experience is one of the primary things employers are interested in. Landing a job quickly after college is one of the primary reasons students attend college so we want to help students decide if a double major/minor is right for them. Hope that helps.
if you just wanna learn, the internet has all the same material a college prof could give you in his notes without having to spend 1000's of dollars, this video is intended towards career prospects
Thank you for sharing your insights! This is also extremely helpful for high school graduate students like me, who are considering certain career paths in college.
I was thinking of getting a double major in performance and music education, but now I think I'll get a major in performance and minor in music education.
I majored in biochemistry with a minor in pre-medical studies. The coursework required for both meant that all I had to do was commit 4 more credits for a minor in physics! You yourself may coincidentally be a single class away from qualifying for a minor! Something to look out for!
I love this channel! I am currently taking Algebra II in high school, with plans to take college Algebra/Trig and AP Calc AB and then BC in high school. I'm currently thinking of something along the lines of a major in pure mathematics (because math is bost my best and favorite subject and always has been) with a minor (or double major, but probably minor) in computer science. I'd love anyone's feedback or suggested classes for this route. Thanks!
Pure math is a lot of proofs! You can go on youtube and start learning the basics of things like proof by induction, contradiction, direct proofs, etc. Then also set theory is also good to learn and you don't need a calculus background for these things.
As a STEM major myself (Pharmaceutical Sciences), I am also majoring in German. Although this video hits a lot of good points regarding the decision to double major or add a minor, I feel like it also misses some. For example, I have legitimate interest in moving to Germany, so although it isn’t inherently related to my primary major, the additional German major evens the playing field between me and native German-speaking applicants. Because I entered college with a fairly large amount of college credit earned in high school, I will still graduate in 4 years and will not have to take more than 16 credit hours in a semester while earning both of my majors. Even if I do not end up emigrating to Germany, the double major will separate me from other job applicants within the US and make me far more marketable to German companies in the US like Pfizer or Bayer.
Berky, you're way off base. You forgot something critical, most native speaking Germans have a third European language, in addition to English, so the playing field you speak of isn't exactly level for you. They also tend to hire German STEM students to work in the US and Canada at those companies on Visas. Better to learn Spanish if you're a US student or French if you're Canadian as these companies would more likely hire you for their International companies based on those official second language skills from your own country of origin. Know this from personal experience.
The college I plan to go to has electrical engineering students take a lot of math so if you want a math minor it’s just 1-2 extra classes. I plan to get a math minor along with my ee major when I get there :))
I am a nursing student that is thinking about doing a minor in biology. I love science and I don’t feel completely fulfilled with the overall science portion of my career as it is more patient focused. I feel a minor in bio will allow me to stand out in my application as well as aid me in furthering my education later on when getting into a grad program. Any thoughts?
Great video! just wanted to add though, that for theoretical physics career pure math is essential. As far as I understand you try to develop new math models to develop new theories and for that you need all the math out there, for example not long ago 3 physicists got a nobel prize for makig a model using topology(which is considered as a pure math category usually) in physics. Most people say that if you want theoretical physics you need theoretical math too, all the greatest physicists were mathematicians as well. so best way to get into pure math along side physics is double major.
I was Double Majoring in Physics and Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science, but I was offered the opportunity to work on an accelerated Masters Degree in Mathematics. In order to accommodate the graduate math classes I ended up dropping the Physics Major fairly early on. So my Major will be Mathematics (I'm working on an Applied Math Concentration), Minor in Computer Science, and a Masters in Mathematics. I feel like taking the opportunity to work on the Masters was worth dropping the second major, but I'm also interested in thoughts and feedback on this decision.
Guys instead of BS in physics I got a BA in Physics and then added BA CS as my second major. It was a good decision. It makes me come off “unique” in either field, as I have multiple angles of attack to any problem. I have way more job prospects while not sacrificing my passion for physics (niche). It adds to my room for creativity in both fields. It gave me so much experience in a multidisciplinary environment and research beyond what one major provides. It also makes me feel capable. I like learning. I can understand physics, and code software projects and websites! I’m a scientist, but also an engineer able to create and develope with technology we’ve never had before. I got to meet so many people, and the world feels less daunting bc I know I have so many paths open to me. And- it’s so fun to tell people when they ask your major
I've recently just switched my major from Electrical Engineering to Mathematics. I just finished my third year and I'll be staying for a total of five. Throughout this time, I've also been pursuing a drama double major. I had been double majoring with the plan of going into technical theatre or theatre technologies. Now that I'm a math major though, I want to go to graduate school and study mathematical logic. I've decided to minor in philosophy. So now it comes down to - do I double in drama still, or do I simply minor since I have all of those requirements already? If I major, that just means there are two classes in math that I couldn't take - Topology and Combinatorics. Nothing else would change much and the maximum amount of units I'd have in one quarter is 18 units. (That's nothing for me). I just feel bad putting in so much work and not getting the major to show it. And that's a major where I can't learn the material outside because so much of it is about the critique and development from a professional. Ah! I'm so conflicted! Help!
Neso I ended up minoring in drama so that I wouldn’t be so stressed like I had been the first few years of college. I’ve enrolled in a PhD Mathematics program for this Fall, so that’s all still working out. In terms of practical consequences, I don’t think the decision had much bearing, although I was able to get Honors in Mathematics because of it. Still, there’s a part of me that wishes I could claim I was a Drama major because I have so many friends involved with theatre, and I want to accurately explain how much theatre knowledge I have. It would also be nice in case I ever wanted to go into a more artistic field. In short, I’m still torn about the decision 😅 But either way, there were pros and cons about it and I don’t think about it too much.
While I totally see the advantages of having a major/minor combination that is complementary, a college guest speaker that came to my high school showed us stats that said there was a higher percent yield to get into med school for students who minored in history etc over those who had a minor in pre-med
For sure! Getting into med school is a super complicated process, but essentially any minors or double majors that are “quirky” make you stand out from the standard applicants that are all majoring in biology or chemistry. It also gives you something outside of medicine to talk about in your med school interviews. I knew a guy who minored in studio art and it was a great talking point in his interview bc he was the only person (or one of the few people) with that background
To anyone out there, I am interested in chemical engineering and working in the pharmaceutical industry or the chemicals industry, but I am a senior who is only taking college algebra and trigonometry. Do you think I can make it if I am not taking any Calculus in high school, and I was unsure if engineering is right for me. Thank you!
I really should put this in a video but if you have not taken calculus in high school, DO NOT let that discourage you from engineering. Lots of people are in that position and it just means you start at Calc 1 in college, no big deal. You'll learn it when you get there.
I started as an electrical engineering major. My first course was Calculus for Engineers. We spent the first month reviewing pre-calc topics. Get a good foundation in algebra and trig and you will be fine. Most of the time when people struggle with Calc, it's because they didn't take the time to learn all the pre-calc topics really well.
Here's some general advice. You are at an age where all possibilities are still open to you. I know it seems terrible to be even slightly "behind", but calm down. If you put in the work, you can definitely still be an chemical engineer, or anything else you want. What's important is to take the time now to research all the different careers you are considering and consider others you hadn't thought of. Don't be the guy who wishes he had studied something else. Going back to school is sooo much harder - intellectually, financially, emotionally - than getting it right the first time. One last thing - try to get involved in research ASAP. You won't regret it. Man, I envy you. You're about to begin an incredible journey of discovery. One year more or less of math means nothing. Good luck!
I have an odd set of questions. So I'm a business major, but I have a deep interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and learning how those can be built, improved upon, and function. I am also interested in gaining some engineering knowledge and some programming skills. Do you think it would be good to get a minor in electrical engineering? The way I see it is that I can hone in on some specifics that I am interested (power and energy), and I can learn about them through an engineering mindset. I would also not have to take all the extra math classes and physics/chem/bio classes that would accompany the major. Do you think I would gain a decent amount of knowledge from a minor like this? How important are those basic courses in terms of being able to understand something like solar energy or other electrical engineering disciplines? Also, is it possible to learn computer programming at a decent level without taking courses at a university or pursuing a minor in something like computer science? I don't know anything about programming, but I want it to be a small part of my skill set, so what would you suggest? I've watched all of your videos on ME, EE, CPE, and CS, so I know that electrical engineering is probably the best option for my interest in renewable and sustainable energy systems (those videos were extremely informative and helpful!). All of this is of course accompanied by my interest in business related topics such as finance and capital markets and strategy and so on. I'm about to start my freshman year, so I'm just looking for some advice I guess. Keep up the videos!
First I want to thank you for the feedback and being a part of the channel! So if your school allows a minor in electrical engineering it will probably only teach you the basics of circuits, signal processing, some power engineering, and maybe some programming. You won't go into any depth on real world applications such as renewable energy. Renewable energy typically comes as an elective class in majors like EE or ME. It depends honestly how much you want to learn about renewable energy. If you want to learn enough to land an engineering job then you'll need more than just a minor. But if you just want some background then you can self teach yourself that without a minor cause you are more concerned with a very specific application. Then for programming you can get a minor in computer science OR you can be self taught. There are so many resources on the internet for you to learn programming if you've never done it before. One option is to get your degree in business and try to get a job at a company involved in renewable energy, then MAYBE get your master's in engineering if you find it interesting. Really depends on what kind of job you want. Anyways I know this is a long response but hope it helps a little!
CuBsSm - If you're doing a business major and are interested in renewable energy, sustainability, then you would benefit from taking a compatible degree in Environmental Management which is a Geography BA degree and shares more cross over courses with a BA in Business. Eng degrees are BSc and have less compatibility with a major in business, more of a workload as well.
I disagree that you should minor in something that’s related to your major. It will be more work however in my opinion it’s more important to me well rounded than an expert in one area only. Major in science and minor in history or something like that. To me, that defines a smart person
I want to double major in Computer Science and mechanical engineering for the sake of broadening the fields I can go into since I am interested in both and don’t want to be specialized in one thing. But I will also be playing college soccer and participating in ROTC my first year, but from what I’ve heard about double majoring, I might not do ROTC the last 3 years for time sake. But since CS and ME are drastically different, idk if it will even be possible with the schedule I’ll already have 🤦🏽♀️
I was thinking of doing double majoring in meteorology and chemistry. After watching this, I do get stress over work. So thank you for this video! I'm definitely reconsidering doing meteorology major and chemistry minor. Or biochemistry and molecular biology minor.
Biology is actually supposed to be the next video! We are finishing it up now and plan to have it in a few days. I personally don't know anyone who did meteorology so I will have to look into that sometime and we'll see if we can get a video.
Awesome. I’m trying to major in psychology and minor in neuroscience. If I could just take a couple of extra classes while working on my B.S. in psych then apply to grad school be earn my M.S. in neuroscience, that would be great. Any tips are appreciated… Thanks for the info!
What about two minors and a major? I'm considering majoring in psychology (my main interest) and minoring in computer science and mathematics (I'm very interested in those subject currently, plus I want to go into some sector of research/quantitative analysis in psychology so I know math and computer science will be essential skills not really covered in most psychology courses. That may be too much of a workload for me though, especially because I want some kind of internship/work experience as well.
I’m getting a bachelors in film production since my main goal is to become a video editor, where at least a bachelor’s is required. However, I also want a backup plan in something more practical in case the worst happens. Would it be better to minor in something technology related to get some coding skills under my belt, or should I double major so that I’m seen as more equal to other job candidates?
I am currently doing my major in EE but I am also interested in the CS field due to the recent job growth rates relating to it Should I do a double major
Hi! So I'm in a pinch at the moment. I am currently a Junior in High-School and I'm trying to make a plan on what I want to do. I've decided that I most likely want to major in Computer Science. At the same time I love to draw and design stuff, etc. and was wondering if it would be wise to minor in graphic design? I was thinking about things that I like to do, and was also thinking I could possibly do something with mathematics because it's my favorite subject. So if I minor in something, it would either be in mathematics or in graphic design. Will minoring really help me later on? I would've chose something art/drawing related but I figured that that would be better off as a side thing...
Milaa if you are going to school in North America then the curriculum is built so that you have a lot of classes out of your major (roughly half). So if planned, it is quite doable to have a minor. With that flexibility, start in both and then decide as you go. In my opinion though, digital design may be more effective to learn on your own as a hobby to show your skill.
Currently, I am working towards a chemistry major and a physics minor. I intend on going to grad school for chemistry. Could anyone give me some thoughts on whether staying an extra semester or two is worth having a physics and chemistry degree? Part of me feels like it's a waste if I am going to go to grad school and get a masters in chem, but part of me also feels like the extra knowledge/skills I will gain as well as the increased variety in jobs that I can work in will make it more worth it.
Exmployers are changing so double majors are pointless. Now, employers hire at base for a position meaning they will not start you higher because u have another major. If u demand more because u have double major they will seek another candidate because they dont need a double major, either u can or u cant do the job, their is no inbetween
While that is true, the current way jobs are, it’s not always about making more money. A degree doesn’t guarantee you anything anymore. It doesn’t matter what degree you have. And so while it might not make you more money, if both of your majors are related to the job your applying for, then it might give you the advantage.
Hi man would really appreciate it if you could do an in-depth review of biomedical engineering and jobs around the world, if you should pursue masters vs bachelors, the different opportunities it opens for graduate schools such as bioprocessing or biomechanics etc
he has a video on biomedical engineering on his channel. but from my experience in testing out the job market (i'm a bioengineering major), it's possible to get a job but the opportunities aren't going to be as numerous as CS and EE majors. in general i would say that you should probably get a masters, even if you get a job right out of school after getting your biomedical engineering degree. if you can't get a job right away, then just jump straight into the masters. although i would implore you to try looking into other masters programs such as a computer science masters (if you're interested in AI, data mining, or bioinformatics like me, that's what i'm doing) or an electrical engineering masters (if you're interested in working with neural engineering and brain-machine interfaces) or a mechanical engineering masters (if you're interested in prosthetics and robotics). also i have been playing around with the idea of a materials engineering degree to complement the biomedical engineering degree. i personally am not interested in materials engineering so i'm not going down that route but i do think if you're interest in working with biomaterials, it might help a lot. here's the link to the biomedical engineering video on his channel th-cam.com/video/KQm-gfobUm8/w-d-xo.html
I think i am gonns choose a minor although i am getting major in computer science engineering because i always like to have a plan b in my hand... And also because I have intrest in art and business.... so basically i will be taking a cse major and an graphic designing or a business minor...
Gohan Hi, if you don't mind me asking, how is it as a math major and computer science minor? I am currently a Junior in High-School, and I'm planning what I want to do atm...I want to Major in Computer Science, but I don't know if I want to minor in graphic design or mathematics?
If you're going into CS just do co-op, it's worth it over a double major. Employers in CS could care less about your double degree and more about your working experience.
I want to be a History teacher so majoring history is obvious, but I'm thinking to also do pedagogy and I'm I don't know what will be wisest: minoring that or having that as a second major
I’m an upcoming freshman in college, and I am interested in double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology. My long-term goal is to become a psychiatrist, but, with only a bachelor’s degree in Psych, the highest paying job I am interested in pursuing would be social work. I am planning on working through graduate school once I get a good paying job, so that I can get a doctorate (required to become a Psychiatrist). Because of that, I have started to think about becoming an IT specialist since it only requires 4 years, but I am not sure if the majors are too distinct. If anyone knows how I would go about double majoring as well (does it have to be included in my portal, or do I just have to fulfill the requirements for both majors), I would appreciate advice or critiques.
No it isn't impossible. It's entire possible if you double major in subjects that are compatible and have cross over credits. Most double majors are earned in summer credits as well allowing for spacing out the workload.
Here you need a minor. At least my major. In my school. It is like mandatory. I think you will have to do two... It is lab school But like a very popular one for the bio people is testanimals.
This is 4 years ago so you already probably made your decision, but especially if you want to go to grad school, minoring in bio would be amazing, especially if you want to specialize in biophysics in your career or grad school.
@@epicninjali3640 haha, I can’t believe I posted this so long ago. I did end up choosing physics, then switched to computer science with a math minor :)
@@caffeinatedpanda1511 Oh dang, so your goals changed a lot then XD. I am a chem student minoring in physics, and I have about a year to decide whether I want to try double majoring, but it will probably cost me another two semesters and I am just not sure.
Yeah. I'm considering taking Psychology in college so I've been doing some research, and many says it's such a broad field you can do just about anything with it.
What do you think about major in History and minor in management? Will it benefit somehow? I want to increase my chances of getting job because having History major won't do much in that sense but will minor in management do it? It will take additional almost year in school.
I'm a mechanical engineer sophomore my dream is to definitely work I maybe in GT racing for BMW in Germany. i have to take 120 credits but I already started school with 20 transferred credits, a german minor requires 18 credits I think I'm gonna go for it
I'm a Robotics Engineering major in the begining of my second year, but I am really struggling with meeting the gpa requirements my school has with engineering. If I went business and minored in computer science, would I still be able to get sone type of programming job? I would dedicate a lot of my time to programming because I really love it, but getting the grades is proving extremely difficult.
How good of a decision is it to do a dual degree in computer science and mass communication as well as minor in visual art? I'm currently enrolled in the dual degree program already (I'm a sophomore) but I'm thinking of minoring in VA...would these combinations actually look bad on a resume because they are not directly related?...
How would they look bad? They can be related in a work situation. Diversity is what employers look for. CS and Mass communication are the 2 to choose, the visual art not necessary.
i am a 2nd semester junior level biomedical engineering major. im currently doing a computer science minor, but i am highly tempted to also do a physics minor since just from my engineering curriculum alone I've gotten enough credit to only need 3 more classes (8 hrs) to get my minor. anyone know if this is worth it? i would never think to double minor normally, but on the surface having to only take 3 more classes to get one seems like a good deal. I still have 17 hours left in my CS minor and my senior year of BMEN, but I will likely get my degree in BMEN before my CS minor is done. So I'll essentially only be in school doing classes for one minor unless I add the physics.
@@lepidoptera9337 tell me what? i have to get a minor in CS because I don't know enough coding. engineers have to be good at coding. im not getting the physics minor.
@@lepidoptera9337 i am good at math and science. that's why ive made it this far through engineering school. the only thing I am "guessing" about is if I should've added another minor on top of CS. i am decent at computer science, but to be hired by a serious company you need to have more experience than just what undergrad engineering teaches. Engineering, CS, and physics are all related. So it's not "irrational" to consider studying them together. i dont think you know what you're talking about or you misread my original comment. you initially told me people only care about Phds which is a ridiculous statement when it comes to engineering majors. Hardly any engineers get something above a masters.
My school allows for double majors to get two degrees. I’ve been thinking about double majoring in psychology and philosophy because im interested in going into law school. I wouldn’t mind staying another year but im not sure if it’s a good idea? I have never gotten a B in any of those course and I’m generally good with a heavy workload. Any thoughts?
Law schools don’t care what school you go to or what your major is. They care about your GPA and grades. So if it’s easy to get A’s, then go for it because it will be good when applying to law schools.
I am taking precalculus in community college. I am pursuing a computer engineer and have not too much knowledge of college because I am starting in the fall and still in the process of admission. My question is will this affect my major in a good way or bad way
Would a Masters in Business and a Bachelors in Musical Theatre be a good one? I REALLY want to do musical theatre, but that is not gonna help me in life, help me pay off college debt, or get a good job.
I want to major in computer science and do minor in physics and maths. Physics is for my interest and i really enjoy it but I am left with confusions and kind of wanna-learn-more situation in that. Like, I am not done only with that high school physics. And same goes for maths. I am studying science which builds upon maths . Will I be able to do that ? Like, will that be a lot more load on me?
I recently changed my major from CS to CE, and was wondering if minoring in robotics would be a smart idea, or since i already have some knowledge in CS to take some more of those? I've always been interested in robotics, but don't want it to just supplement a hobby.
I'm going to UCSB this year in September and am enrolled in a economics and accounting degree, but I'm also considering a computer engineering or science double major this video is making that choice hard. I think I might do it because my main goal isn't employment, but to start a company and I think these degrees will help with the knowledge I need to make a good one.
I don't think if your engineering majors you can take a double major or even minior since the curriculum is tight . I think thats liberal art thing where the curriculum is so relaxed
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I'm so glad your TH-cam channel exist. You help me in my path in life to hopefully become a computer engineer or electrical engineer. Here you are making more informational videos. Thank you!
Really appreciate the comment! I'll keep the videos coming and I'm glad they are helping.
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I am doing a chemical engineering major with a minor in geography. It’s come up in my interviews a lot. They ask why I did geography, and I tell them I really enjoyed the subject and it taught me unique skills that other candidates will lack such as GIS, a good understanding of how the work we do and the equipment we use will interact with the environment, and a general understanding of environmental and land use laws. Anything can be relevant to your major. You just have to know how to articulate it
That’s great! I’m planning to major in mechanical engineering and minor in middle eastern studies. I just find my minor to be very interesting, which is why I’m pursuing it. I just don’t understand how they’re related to each other though, unless I end up working as an engineer in the middle east. What do you think?
@@sairamsidgiddi9725 that’s a waste of time, you should pursue your genuine hobbies and passions, if it’s a side conquest or interest don’t bother. Do these things yourself by researching and doing on the side.
A minor is something all STEM majors should be considering by the end of their second year. Depending on the major and minor, there can be a lot of overlap in the required classes. The chemistry majors at my school only need one extra three-credit physics class to earn the physics minor. It's the same for other combinations of majors and minors; sometimes just six to ten more credits in a subject can earn you the minor. It's not for everyone, but a sacrifice now for the minor can go a long way
This is really interesting, how do I find out this type of information?
@@great_ape9791 look at what your college/uni has to offer
My school forbids science majors from getting a double major because our majors are "too hard". Ok
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@@valenciasantos8236 our school does the same for engineering majors (but not science). To be fair our degree requirements take up more courses than usually required for a bachelors so I think that sticking to a minor is wiser haha
This video is me. I am an Accountancy Graduate and CPA now taking Computer Engineering. Totally different disciplines but related in many ways.
me too.. i am studying accountant now but my dream is to be engineer is it possible? r
i have the same problem , i am studying accounting somehow i want to study nuclear engineering is that possible ?
Heads up for the life science majors: if you double major or minor in the humanities, that can give you more opportunities as well. I majored in biology and minored in history, so I was given the opportunity to be a lab technician with technical writing in my first job out of college. In addition to gaining a solid bench science experience, I also author/edit/and revise SOPs throughout my work week, and generate reports throughout the year for quarterly analysis.
My hiring manager figured I must like writing so he gave me that responsibility too lol
Hey! can you give me more information regarding how you landed the job and how much does it pay? I'm also doing the same thing but people tell me that biology has no jobs on the undergrad level. Thanks!
@@yasmin90s Sure! I started with a staffing agency, worked at the client site for a year (make sure its temp-to-hire!), got the offer to go permanent, and worked my way up from there. If you have no experience starting out, I would strongly recommend starting with a staffing agency. It won't pay much at first (my starting was like $16/hr), but going permanent put me over $20/hr.
Also be advised that this is highly geography dependent. If you look near a biotech hub you'll have a better chance of finding something than out in the middle of no-where.
i’m a first semester bio major right now and thinking about minoring in physics at some point, is that a good idea?
My major computer science but as I am studying in China I took my minor Chinese language! 😅
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I doubled Majored (Cybersecurity & Software Development) because I didn't want to waste credits on B$ electives I would never use. At least with my double major, I learned some valuable information that helps me understand my field better or can use to pivot careers in the future.
As a Biology and English major, I gotta say I disagree. For medical school (and life) having two completely different majors that you're both passionate about will make or break your interview, and these days more and more people look for candidates that are unique or diverse. Just saying... do what feels right to you, not what people tell you is right. Best advice I've ever taken
Was thinking the same thing when watching this video. I would find it better for myself to have two completely different subjects. To be more well rounded
I was thinking of double majoring in Biology and Software Engineering for Dental school, because if Biology goes bad then I'll stick to only Software Engineering.
My final career goal is to become a Doctor, and maybe go into surgery. To help with this, I want to do a premed major in College, but I am wondering whether or not I should also double major/minor in engineering just for the sake of the knowledge. However, premed would be incredibly time consuming, as is engineering, so I feel like if I wanted to learn engineering I could do it on my own
@@shyampadmanabhan4171 premed is not a major but it's a course that's recommended to take if you're going into the med feild.
Thank you for this I'm a psych major pre-med but I think I want to also major in biology since a good majority of classes already overlap.
This makes so much sense! Thank you! You explained it perfectly.
Thanks Michelle!
I’m majoring in English and minoring in finance. Yeah they are unrelated but I’m going to pursue this path. Hell yeah!
I majored in mechanical engineering and right before my junior year I started a minor in materials science. It definitely didn’t do my GPA any favors but it gave me a significant credential that got me my first job out of college and now in grad school it’s one of my main fields of study. Worth it 100%, just gotta make sure it’s for the right reasons.
I'm a first year mechanical engineering student too about to start , is this minor u talk about a really good one ?
@@joeterezaboss6801congratulations! it overlaps pretty well with mechanical engineering but also has its own dimensions as well, which is typical for any minor. It’s not an easy minor but it’s a good qualification and added skill set that makes you more marketable to more areas professionally. I’d say for you though, make sure it’s something you’d be interested in first. Do some background research on it and see if it’s a field you’d like to study and learn and potentially work in someday.
these videos are really helpful
Thank you!
Minors or even double majors can be useful for bringing some of your gen ed credits into a cohesive plan of study. Fields heavy in writing, such as English, history, or any foreign language, can be helpful for STEM majors because it can help open an extra door into technical writing. And, as the video says, compsci is also useful because so many jobs require programming.
I’m double majoring in English and German, and have a minor in what is essentially user-end computer skills such as web design and database management. I’m not sure if I will change the first major to history from English because I don’t terribly enjoy writing about and analyzing literature; it feels very tedious to me. Nonetheless, both majors require heavy writing and research, and can help me get into the technical writing field. In the end, pursue subjects that you enjoy at least somewhat; showing a greater degree of drive will make you stand out more to employers, whether it be through extra fields of study or extracurriculars.
How about learning for the sake of learning?
quentin merritt I guess when you pay so much for college you'll want your classes to be as useful as possible for your intended career
Hey Quentin,
Thanks for your comment. Learning is important and we encourage students to always expand their comfort zone and consistently learn while in college, but sometimes taking on a minor or double major isn't the best way to do that. For many students an increased work load can increase their stress level and decrease their GPA which can have a negative impact on landing a future internship or future job. That is why we recommend picking up those same knowledge and skills you might learn in a double major/minor through internships and projects instead. You get real world experience, build your resume, and you don't have to pay the university to learn. Students often retain new knowledge better when they have hands on experience. In addition, related or previous experience is one of the primary things employers are interested in. Landing a job quickly after college is one of the primary reasons students attend college so we want to help students decide if a double major/minor is right for them. Hope that helps.
Not relevant in the American schooling system
if you just wanna learn, the internet has all the same material a college prof could give you in his notes without having to spend 1000's of dollars, this video is intended towards career prospects
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Thank you for sharing your insights! This is also extremely helpful for high school graduate students like me, who are considering certain career paths in college.
I was thinking of getting a double major in performance and music education, but now I think I'll get a major in performance and minor in music education.
Well I double major dance and electrical&computer engineering 🤷🏻♀️
Zach ur analysis makes wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy toooo much sense lol
haha thank you!
I majored in biochemistry with a minor in pre-medical studies. The coursework required for both meant that all I had to do was commit 4 more credits for a minor in physics!
You yourself may coincidentally be a single class away from qualifying for a minor! Something to look out for!
I love this channel! I am currently taking Algebra II in high school, with plans to take college Algebra/Trig and AP Calc AB and then BC in high school. I'm currently thinking of something along the lines of a major in pure mathematics (because math is bost my best and favorite subject and always has been) with a minor (or double major, but probably minor) in computer science. I'd love anyone's feedback or suggested classes for this route. Thanks!
Pure math is a lot of proofs! You can go on youtube and start learning the basics of things like proof by induction, contradiction, direct proofs, etc. Then also set theory is also good to learn and you don't need a calculus background for these things.
As a STEM major myself (Pharmaceutical Sciences), I am also majoring in German. Although this video hits a lot of good points regarding the decision to double major or add a minor, I feel like it also misses some. For example, I have legitimate interest in moving to Germany, so although it isn’t inherently related to my primary major, the additional German major evens the playing field between me and native German-speaking applicants. Because I entered college with a fairly large amount of college credit earned in high school, I will still graduate in 4 years and will not have to take more than 16 credit hours in a semester while earning both of my majors. Even if I do not end up emigrating to Germany, the double major will separate me from other job applicants within the US and make me far more marketable to German companies in the US like Pfizer or Bayer.
Berky, you're way off base. You forgot something critical, most native speaking Germans have a third European language, in addition to English, so the playing field you speak of isn't exactly level for you. They also tend to hire German STEM students to work in the US and Canada at those companies on Visas. Better to learn Spanish if you're a US student or French if you're Canadian as these companies would more likely hire you for their International companies based on those official second language skills from your own country of origin. Know this from personal experience.
The college I plan to go to has electrical engineering students take a lot of math so if you want a math minor it’s just 1-2 extra classes. I plan to get a math minor along with my ee major when I get there :))
"Single Major Good GPA More Projects > Double Major Lower GPA Less Projects" Life changing
I am a nursing student that is thinking about doing a minor in biology. I love science and I don’t feel completely fulfilled with the overall science portion of my career as it is more patient focused. I feel a minor in bio will allow me to stand out in my application as well as aid me in furthering my education later on when getting into a grad program. Any thoughts?
You know its gonna be a good ass video once that beat drops
Great video! just wanted to add though, that for theoretical physics career pure math is essential. As far as I understand you try to develop new math models to develop new theories and for that you need all the math out there, for example not long ago 3 physicists got a nobel prize for makig a model using topology(which is considered as a pure math category usually) in physics. Most people say that if you want theoretical physics you need theoretical math too, all the greatest physicists were mathematicians as well. so best way to get into pure math along side physics is double major.
Thanks for this comment! I've seen multiple people ask about this kind of thing and it's awesome to see a detailed answer (as well as an example).
Would it be worth it to be in college for extra 1.5 year ? I'm not paying anything during that period
Wow this channel is just amazingly amazing. Extremely helpful.
Thanks!
I was Double Majoring in Physics and Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science, but I was offered the opportunity to work on an accelerated Masters Degree in Mathematics. In order to accommodate the graduate math classes I ended up dropping the Physics Major fairly early on. So my Major will be Mathematics (I'm working on an Applied Math Concentration), Minor in Computer Science, and a Masters in Mathematics. I feel like taking the opportunity to work on the Masters was worth dropping the second major, but I'm also interested in thoughts and feedback on this decision.
Guys instead of BS in physics I got a BA in Physics and then added BA CS as my second major. It was a good decision. It makes me come off “unique” in either field, as I have multiple angles of attack to any problem. I have way more job prospects while not sacrificing my passion for physics (niche). It adds to my room for creativity in both fields. It gave me so much experience in a multidisciplinary environment and research beyond what one major provides. It also makes me feel capable. I like learning. I can understand physics, and code software projects and websites! I’m a scientist, but also an engineer able to create and develope with technology we’ve never had before. I got to meet so many people, and the world feels less daunting bc I know I have so many paths open to me. And- it’s so fun to tell people when they ask your major
I've recently just switched my major from Electrical Engineering to Mathematics. I just finished my third year and I'll be staying for a total of five. Throughout this time, I've also been pursuing a drama double major.
I had been double majoring with the plan of going into technical theatre or theatre technologies.
Now that I'm a math major though, I want to go to graduate school and study mathematical logic.
I've decided to minor in philosophy.
So now it comes down to - do I double in drama still, or do I simply minor since I have all of those requirements already?
If I major, that just means there are two classes in math that I couldn't take - Topology and Combinatorics.
Nothing else would change much and the maximum amount of units I'd have in one quarter is 18 units. (That's nothing for me).
I just feel bad putting in so much work and not getting the major to show it.
And that's a major where I can't learn the material outside because so much of it is about the critique and development from a professional.
Ah! I'm so conflicted! Help!
Neso I ended up minoring in drama so that I wouldn’t be so stressed like I had been the first few years of college. I’ve enrolled in a PhD Mathematics program for this Fall, so that’s all still working out. In terms of practical consequences, I don’t think the decision had much bearing, although I was able to get Honors in Mathematics because of it. Still, there’s a part of me that wishes I could claim I was a Drama major because I have so many friends involved with theatre, and I want to accurately explain how much theatre knowledge I have. It would also be nice in case I ever wanted to go into a more artistic field. In short, I’m still torn about the decision 😅 But either way, there were pros and cons about it and I don’t think about it too much.
You could also add to that 20k number that you're also missing out on 70k of salary!
When I looked up this question I didn’t expect the Goat of being funny made a video on it lol good video
While I totally see the advantages of having a major/minor combination that is complementary, a college guest speaker that came to my high school showed us stats that said there was a higher percent yield to get into med school for students who minored in history etc over those who had a minor in pre-med
For sure! Getting into med school is a super complicated process, but essentially any minors or double majors that are “quirky” make you stand out from the standard applicants that are all majoring in biology or chemistry. It also gives you something outside of medicine to talk about in your med school interviews. I knew a guy who minored in studio art and it was a great talking point in his interview bc he was the only person (or one of the few people) with that background
Thanks for these videos! They really help!
So glad I found this channel!
To anyone out there, I am interested in chemical engineering and working in the pharmaceutical industry or the chemicals industry, but I am a senior who is only taking college algebra and trigonometry. Do you think I can make it if I am not taking any Calculus in high school, and I was unsure if engineering is right for me. Thank you!
I really should put this in a video but if you have not taken calculus in high school, DO NOT let that discourage you from engineering. Lots of people are in that position and it just means you start at Calc 1 in college, no big deal. You'll learn it when you get there.
I started as an electrical engineering major. My first course was Calculus for Engineers. We spent the first month reviewing pre-calc topics. Get a good foundation in algebra and trig and you will be fine. Most of the time when people struggle with Calc, it's because they didn't take the time to learn all the pre-calc topics really well.
Here's some general advice. You are at an age where all possibilities are still open to you. I know it seems terrible to be even slightly "behind", but calm down. If you put in the work, you can definitely still be an chemical engineer, or anything else you want. What's important is to take the time now to research all the different careers you are considering and consider others you hadn't thought of. Don't be the guy who wishes he had studied something else. Going back to school is sooo much harder - intellectually, financially, emotionally - than getting it right the first time. One last thing - try to get involved in research ASAP. You won't regret it.
Man, I envy you. You're about to begin an incredible journey of discovery. One year more or less of math means nothing. Good luck!
I have an odd set of questions. So I'm a business major, but I have a deep interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and learning how those can be built, improved upon, and function. I am also interested in gaining some engineering knowledge and some programming skills. Do you think it would be good to get a minor in electrical engineering? The way I see it is that I can hone in on some specifics that I am interested (power and energy), and I can learn about them through an engineering mindset. I would also not have to take all the extra math classes and physics/chem/bio classes that would accompany the major. Do you think I would gain a decent amount of knowledge from a minor like this? How important are those basic courses in terms of being able to understand something like solar energy or other electrical engineering disciplines? Also, is it possible to learn computer programming at a decent level without taking courses at a university or pursuing a minor in something like computer science? I don't know anything about programming, but I want it to be a small part of my skill set, so what would you suggest? I've watched all of your videos on ME, EE, CPE, and CS, so I know that electrical engineering is probably the best option for my interest in renewable and sustainable energy systems (those videos were extremely informative and helpful!). All of this is of course accompanied by my interest in business related topics such as finance and capital markets and strategy and so on. I'm about to start my freshman year, so I'm just looking for some advice I guess. Keep up the videos!
First I want to thank you for the feedback and being a part of the channel! So if your school allows a minor in electrical engineering it will probably only teach you the basics of circuits, signal processing, some power engineering, and maybe some programming. You won't go into any depth on real world applications such as renewable energy. Renewable energy typically comes as an elective class in majors like EE or ME. It depends honestly how much you want to learn about renewable energy. If you want to learn enough to land an engineering job then you'll need more than just a minor. But if you just want some background then you can self teach yourself that without a minor cause you are more concerned with a very specific application. Then for programming you can get a minor in computer science OR you can be self taught. There are so many resources on the internet for you to learn programming if you've never done it before. One option is to get your degree in business and try to get a job at a company involved in renewable energy, then MAYBE get your master's in engineering if you find it interesting. Really depends on what kind of job you want. Anyways I know this is a long response but hope it helps a little!
CuBsSm - If you're doing a business major and are interested in renewable energy, sustainability, then you would benefit from taking a compatible degree in Environmental Management which is a Geography BA degree and shares more cross over courses with a BA in Business. Eng degrees are BSc and have less compatibility with a major in business, more of a workload as well.
I disagree that you should minor in something that’s related to your major. It will be more work however in my opinion it’s more important to me well rounded than an expert in one area only. Major in science and minor in history or something like that. To me, that defines a smart person
I want to double major in Computer Science and mechanical engineering for the sake of broadening the fields I can go into since I am interested in both and don’t want to be specialized in one thing. But I will also be playing college soccer and participating in ROTC my first year, but from what I’ve heard about double majoring, I might not do ROTC the last 3 years for time sake. But since CS and ME are drastically different, idk if it will even be possible with the schedule I’ll already have 🤦🏽♀️
I was thinking of doing double majoring in meteorology and chemistry. After watching this, I do get stress over work. So thank you for this video! I'm definitely reconsidering doing meteorology major and chemistry minor. Or biochemistry and molecular biology minor.
Hey, thanks for the comment glad to hear that it helped!
Anytime! Do you think you can do a Meteorology major video? Have you done Biology?
Biology is actually supposed to be the next video! We are finishing it up now and plan to have it in a few days. I personally don't know anyone who did meteorology so I will have to look into that sometime and we'll see if we can get a video.
You're all over the map. Just major in what you do best and get your Masters degree in that subject would be best.
Awesome.
I’m trying to major in psychology and minor in neuroscience.
If I could just take a couple of extra classes while working on my B.S. in psych then apply to grad school be earn my M.S. in neuroscience, that would be great. Any tips are appreciated…
Thanks for the info!
Is physics a good minor for aeroepace engineering? Do you learn enough physics in the major itself? Or should I minor in computer science?
aerospace is probably 70% applying physics to engineering. you will get a lot of physics through that major.
Aerospace and physics overlap rocket science would be helpful with the demand as a minor
Everyone should take a class in Dave Ramsey before college, we need to go to college but we need less loans
What about two minors and a major? I'm considering majoring in psychology (my main interest) and minoring in computer science and mathematics (I'm very interested in those subject currently, plus I want to go into some sector of research/quantitative analysis in psychology so I know math and computer science will be essential skills not really covered in most psychology courses. That may be too much of a workload for me though, especially because I want some kind of internship/work experience as well.
I wish I saw this video earlier...
-physics, computer science dual major
What do you think about electrical engineering plus computer science
I’m getting a bachelors in film production since my main goal is to become a video editor, where at least a bachelor’s is required. However, I also want a backup plan in something more practical in case the worst happens. Would it be better to minor in something technology related to get some coding skills under my belt, or should I double major so that I’m seen as more equal to other job candidates?
Same here! I am not sure if I should major or minor in advertising since radio, television, and film are linked with advertising
I am currently doing my major in EE but I am also interested in the CS field due to the recent job growth rates relating to it
Should I do a double major
Abir Ahmed minor in cs
Great video!
Hi! So I'm in a pinch at the moment. I am currently a Junior in High-School and I'm trying to make a plan on what I want to do. I've decided that I most likely want to major in Computer Science. At the same time I love to draw and design stuff, etc. and was wondering if it would be wise to minor in graphic design?
I was thinking about things that I like to do, and was also thinking I could possibly do something with mathematics because it's my favorite subject. So if I minor in something, it would either be in mathematics or in graphic design.
Will minoring really help me later on? I would've chose something art/drawing related but I figured that that would be better off as a side thing...
Milaa if you are going to school in North America then the curriculum is built so that you have a lot of classes out of your major (roughly half). So if planned, it is quite doable to have a minor.
With that flexibility, start in both and then decide as you go. In my opinion though, digital design may be more effective to learn on your own as a hobby to show your skill.
seth Campbell Thank you so much!
Major in the CS, minor in math or graphic design. Take the minors as summer credits to lighten your workload.
I’m a computer engineering major and computer science minor.. the classes over lap so it’s a hack lol. Plus both fields are cool!
This is were planning and strategizing comes in handy ✋
thank you so much! this helped a lot!
Currently, I am working towards a chemistry major and a physics minor. I intend on going to grad school for chemistry. Could anyone give me some thoughts on whether staying an extra semester or two is worth having a physics and chemistry degree? Part of me feels like it's a waste if I am going to go to grad school and get a masters in chem, but part of me also feels like the extra knowledge/skills I will gain as well as the increased variety in jobs that I can work in will make it more worth it.
Exmployers are changing so double majors are pointless. Now, employers hire at base for a position meaning they will not start you higher because u have another major. If u demand more because u have double major they will seek another candidate because they dont need a double major, either u can or u cant do the job, their is no inbetween
While that is true, the current way jobs are, it’s not always about making more money. A degree doesn’t guarantee you anything anymore. It doesn’t matter what degree you have. And so while it might not make you more money, if both of your majors are related to the job your applying for, then it might give you the advantage.
This video helped me decide to get my masters in CompE!
Thanks for these videos man they’re really helpful earned the sub
great video
Hi man would really appreciate it if you could do an in-depth review of biomedical engineering and jobs around the world, if you should pursue masters vs bachelors, the different opportunities it opens for graduate schools such as bioprocessing or biomechanics etc
he has a video on biomedical engineering on his channel. but from my experience in testing out the job market (i'm a bioengineering major), it's possible to get a job but the opportunities aren't going to be as numerous as CS and EE majors. in general i would say that you should probably get a masters, even if you get a job right out of school after getting your biomedical engineering degree. if you can't get a job right away, then just jump straight into the masters. although i would implore you to try looking into other masters programs such as a computer science masters (if you're interested in AI, data mining, or bioinformatics like me, that's what i'm doing) or an electrical engineering masters (if you're interested in working with neural engineering and brain-machine interfaces) or a mechanical engineering masters (if you're interested in prosthetics and robotics). also i have been playing around with the idea of a materials engineering degree to complement the biomedical engineering degree. i personally am not interested in materials engineering so i'm not going down that route but i do think if you're interest in working with biomaterials, it might help a lot.
here's the link to the biomedical engineering video on his channel
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minh quan thanks a lot
I'm majoring in MIS and was thinking of getting a CS minor. What are your thoughts on this combination?
I'm doing a major in biology and certificate in forensic science. I want to go into forensic biology so I just made sense
How long is a certificate ?
I think i am gonns choose a minor although i am getting major in computer science engineering because i always like to have a plan b in my hand... And also because I have intrest in art and business.... so basically i will be taking a cse major and an graphic designing or a business minor...
Wow, amazing job.
thanks so much that really helpful
Thank you! Really appreciate the comment. Stay tuned for more! :)
you should do both: a college minor and a double major so at the end you'll have 3 degrees
Im a mechanical engineering major and I decided I’m going to minor in mathematics because it’s only an additional 3 classes.
I want to do Criminal Justice and Psychology but I'm so lost in life atm
You can just do Forensic Psychology a blend of the two majors. Good luck!
I'm an applied math major and comp sci minor
Gohan Hi, if you don't mind me asking, how is it as a math major and computer science minor?
I am currently a Junior in High-School, and I'm planning what I want to do atm...I want to Major in Computer Science, but I don't know if I want to minor in graphic design or mathematics?
@james carter Haha- Thank you! 😆
@@paulshin4649 Thank you so much! and best of luck to you too 😊
If you're going into CS just do co-op, it's worth it over a double major. Employers in CS could care less about your double degree and more about your working experience.
I want to be a History teacher so majoring history is obvious, but I'm thinking to also do pedagogy and I'm I don't know what will be wisest: minoring that or having that as a second major
Yes... but the increasing difference would be negated by tax brackets
I’m an upcoming freshman in college, and I am interested in double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology. My long-term goal is to become a psychiatrist, but, with only a bachelor’s degree in Psych, the highest paying job I am interested in pursuing would be social work. I am planning on working through graduate school once I get a good paying job, so that I can get a doctorate (required to become a Psychiatrist). Because of that, I have started to think about becoming an IT specialist since it only requires 4 years, but I am not sure if the majors are too distinct. If anyone knows how I would go about double majoring as well (does it have to be included in my portal, or do I just have to fulfill the requirements for both majors), I would appreciate advice or critiques.
It’s not about money though, if you’re doing it for the money you’re in the wrong place.
Great video thanks
can you do a video on Material science/Engineering please
I am majoring in Electrical Engineering and minoring in philosophy. My dream is to major in the humanities but I don’t want to be broke
It impossible to double major in engineering are kidding me
That's what I assumed too but some people do it in really similar majors (like computer science and computer engineering).
No it isn't impossible. It's entire possible if you double major in subjects that are compatible and have cross over credits. Most double majors are earned in summer credits as well allowing for spacing out the workload.
I am planning on going for a Double Major in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Embedded Systems, what are your thoughts on doing so?
Getting a minor while in college could land you in jail though, double major you're a legend, just aim for one major.
Here you need a minor. At least my major. In my school.
It is like mandatory.
I think you will have to do two...
It is lab school
But like a very popular one for the bio people is testanimals.
What about a physics major with a biology minor, or vice versa? I'm extremely interested in both topics but don't quite know which one to choose yet
You can totally do that. There's very few rules to what you can or can't get a minor in (so long as the school allows it lol).
This is 4 years ago so you already probably made your decision, but especially if you want to go to grad school, minoring in bio would be amazing, especially if you want to specialize in biophysics in your career or grad school.
@@epicninjali3640 haha, I can’t believe I posted this so long ago. I did end up choosing physics, then switched to computer science with a math minor :)
@@caffeinatedpanda1511 Oh dang, so your goals changed a lot then XD. I am a chem student minoring in physics, and I have about a year to decide whether I want to try double majoring, but it will probably cost me another two semesters and I am just not sure.
About making your minor related to your major, I feel like Psychology mostly fits with most majors, at least what I'm pursuing. *shrugs*
Yeah. I'm considering taking Psychology in college so I've been doing some research, and many says it's such a broad field you can do just about anything with it.
What do you think about major in History and minor in management? Will it benefit somehow? I want to increase my chances of getting job because having History major won't do much in that sense but will minor in management do it? It will take additional almost year in school.
I remember MajorPrep talking about Computer Science and Engineering being extremely similar, would that mean it would be easy to get both?
I'm a mechanical engineer sophomore my dream is to definitely work I maybe in GT racing for BMW in Germany. i have to take 120 credits but I already started school with 20 transferred credits, a german minor requires 18 credits I think I'm gonna go for it
What if I major in Computer Science and minor in Electronics?
I'm a Robotics Engineering major in the begining of my second year, but I am really struggling with meeting the gpa requirements my school has with engineering. If I went business and minored in computer science, would I still be able to get sone type of programming job? I would dedicate a lot of my time to programming because I really love it, but getting the grades is proving extremely difficult.
I wish he talked about architectural design majors
How good of a decision is it to do a dual degree in computer science and mass communication as well as minor in visual art? I'm currently enrolled in the dual degree program already (I'm a sophomore) but I'm thinking of minoring in VA...would these combinations actually look bad on a resume because they are not directly related?...
How would they look bad? They can be related in a work situation. Diversity is what employers look for. CS and Mass communication are the 2 to choose, the visual art not necessary.
i am a 2nd semester junior level biomedical engineering major. im currently doing a computer science minor, but i am highly tempted to also do a physics minor since just from my engineering curriculum alone I've gotten enough credit to only need 3 more classes (8 hrs) to get my minor. anyone know if this is worth it? i would never think to double minor normally, but on the surface having to only take 3 more classes to get one seems like a good deal. I still have 17 hours left in my CS minor and my senior year of BMEN, but I will likely get my degree in BMEN before my CS minor is done. So I'll essentially only be in school doing classes for one minor unless I add the physics.
@@lepidoptera9337 well im not planning on getting a phd ever so i guess a bachelors +minor will have to do
@@lepidoptera9337 tell me what? i have to get a minor in CS because I don't know enough coding. engineers have to be good at coding. im not getting the physics minor.
@@lepidoptera9337 i am good at math and science. that's why ive made it this far through engineering school. the only thing I am "guessing" about is if I should've added another minor on top of CS. i am decent at computer science, but to be hired by a serious company you need to have more experience than just what undergrad engineering teaches. Engineering, CS, and physics are all related. So it's not "irrational" to consider studying them together. i dont think you know what you're talking about or you misread my original comment. you initially told me people only care about Phds which is a ridiculous statement when it comes to engineering majors. Hardly any engineers get something above a masters.
It'd be nice to do a double major if it weren't for the stupid credit limit
My school allows for double majors to get two degrees. I’ve been thinking about double majoring in psychology and philosophy because im interested in going into law school. I wouldn’t mind staying another year but im not sure if it’s a good idea? I have never gotten a B in any of those course and I’m generally good with a heavy workload. Any thoughts?
Law schools don’t care what school you go to or what your major is. They care about your GPA and grades. So if it’s easy to get A’s, then go for it because it will be good when applying to law schools.
How do you feel about double majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering? They are in the same department.
If your school offers it then yeah it's a good double major cause it shouldn't add too much to your schedule.
I am taking precalculus in community college. I am pursuing a computer engineer and have not too much knowledge of college because I am starting in the fall and still in the process of admission. My question is will this affect my major in a good way or bad way
I’m thinking about double majoring in Chemistry and Physics.
Would a Masters in Business and a Bachelors in Musical Theatre be a good one? I REALLY want to do musical theatre, but that is not gonna help me in life, help me pay off college debt, or get a good job.
I want to major in computer science and do minor in physics and maths. Physics is for my interest and i really enjoy it but I am left with confusions and kind of wanna-learn-more situation in that. Like, I am not done only with that high school physics. And same goes for maths. I am studying science which builds upon maths . Will I be able to do that ? Like, will that be a lot more load on me?
I recently changed my major from CS to CE, and was wondering if minoring in robotics would be a smart idea, or since i already have some knowledge in CS to take some more of those? I've always been interested in robotics, but don't want it to just supplement a hobby.
If you're interested in robotics for sure minor in it with a CE degree.
What did you do?
Econ and Finance/Accounting.
What's the best move?
Minor? Double? Single?
I'm going to UCSB this year in September and am enrolled in a economics and accounting degree, but I'm also considering a computer engineering or science double major this video is making that choice hard. I think I might do it because my main goal isn't employment, but to start a company and I think these degrees will help with the knowledge I need to make a good one.
Major in Economics minor in Accounting, as Accounting is becoming more redundant because of CE.
I don't think if your engineering majors you can take a double major or even minior since the curriculum is tight . I think thats liberal art thing where the curriculum is so relaxed