Mechanical Engineering Design and improve machines Common Applications o Commercial and residential construction o Mining o Motorsport o Marine o Army/defense force o Nuclear power o Automotive o Manufacturing and processing
Electrical Engineering Design and improve electrical systems Common Applications o Power o Telecommunications o IT & Tech o Sound o Building o Transportation o Automotive o Aeronautical o Renewable Energy o Heat Transfer
Similarities Desk job/hands-on Qualifications 4 year Bachelor degree Fundamentals of Engineering exam 5 years of relevant engineering work Professional Engineering Exam Working in teams in laboratories designing practical devices Math and Science
Differences Electrical vs. Mechanical $10,000 salary difference
Padnos College of Engineering Ranked among the top 30 Engineering programs in the United States ( Tuition of $10,486 (
My Choice Electrical Electricity is interesting Higher salary Higher demand
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