Aerospace Vs Mechanical Engineering - How to Pick the Right Major

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Aerospace and mechanical engineering are often a common toss up for students because these majors are so similar. The classes you take for both these disciplines are extremely similar.

As an aerospace engineer you will take more specific classes such as aerodynamics and propulsion, whereas mechanical engineers will take general fluid mechanics and thermodynamics that cover a wider range of applications. They also both take classes in structures, controls, vibrations, circuits, and more.

In terms of careers, aerospace engineers usually go into the aerospace industry and work on air or spacecrafts. But remember they can also work in the automotive industry, petroleum, boats, trains, and more. However, mechanical engineers typically have a wider range of career options because they can go into HVAC, alternative energy, biomedical, manufacturing, and much more.

Overall if you know you want to work with aircrafts and spacecrafts, then consider aerospace engineering. If you are not totally sure what you are interested in going into, then consider mechanical engineering.

What is Aeronautical Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHfI5JbiWhE

What is Astronautical Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbsYELrhvks

Mechanical Engineering Concentrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7LBKpksyS8

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