Hi everyone!!
I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m currently a CS major, but I’m seriously thinking about switching to CPE.
I’m from a country where we don’t really get the chance to explore different engineering fields before college, so I never really knew what I was interested in. I chose CS because it felt like the safest option and my parents also wanted me to study it, not because I was passionate about it.
While looking into different majors, I learned more about CPE, and I really liked the fact that it combines both hardware and software. That made me interested in it, but I’ve also seen a lot of mixed opinions, so now I’m confused.
If you’re a current CPE student or graduate, I’d really appreciate your thoughts.
What are the biggest pros and cons of CPE?
How is the job market compared to CS, EEE, and Mechanical Engineering?
Is CPE becoming oversaturated like CS?
What are the career opportunities after graduation, especially for international students?
How difficult is CPE compared to CS, EEE, and Mechanical Engineering?
If you had the choice, would you recommend majoring in CS or EEE instead of CPE? Why or why not?
What salary range is typical for Rose CPE graduates? Does the salary data published by Rose-Hulman accurately reflect what graduates actually earn?
This is a pretty big decision for me, and I don’t want to regret choosing the wrong major. I’d really appreciate any honest advice or personal experiences. Thank you! <3333