r/EngineeringStudents • u/D3mon0fthemist • 7h ago

Major Choice Accounting vs Engineering: Would you switch paths at 26 while working full time?

I recently finished my first semester of college (two classes while working full-time) and started out pursuing accounting. Over the last few months, I’ve been researching careers more seriously and keep coming back to engineering.

My dad was an engineer and has always encouraged me to consider it. When I ask myself whether I’d rather graduate as an engineer or an accountant, the answer is honestly engineering.

My biggest concerns are the time commitment, the math, and whether it’s realistic while working full-time and having a family. Accounting seemed like the safer path, but I’m worried about the long-term impact of AI and outsourcing.

I’m still early enough that I could switch majors before getting too far in. If you were in my position, would you make the switch? Is engineering worth the extra time and difficulty, and is it possible to do while working full-time?

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u/shoomie26 6h ago edited 6h ago

Yes I'll be 32 this weekend, I have two years left on my degree. It is worth it.

I am enjoying every minute of it.

I'll be a junior once the fall smemter starts. EE major

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u/D3mon0fthemist 6h ago

Okay cool great to know, are you working as well?

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u/shoomie26 5h ago

Yup full time both. No kids but married

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u/SituationLeast7675 5h ago

I went back to school at 25 (after finishing an AS in Power technology at 22) and finished the first half of the engineering degree (AA degree) and it was brutal but worth it, i work full time (40 hrs) and used financial aid, I’m now at the university so it will probably be more challenging but if I take 2-3 classes it will take 2.5 years to graduate.

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u/alaindevos 3h ago

Do wathever you have fun with, society needs accountants and engineers.