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you don't have to love math or physics, you just have to be able to put the work in to understand it. The "super hard classes" arent really super hard they just require a lot of work and not everybody wants to sit down at the library and devote 10 hours a week to just one class.
I do not regret getting my mechanical engineering degree, but it was extremely difficult and required self discipline. I think 11 people I knew started in the study of Mechanical engineering and only 3 of us finished the degree. While I was stuck in the library studying, I could look out the window and see other people enjoying their college experience in different clubs and social events. I was jealous, but looked at the long term goal. Even in a very bad job market, I received 3 job offers before graduation and I got to participate in a co-op program and an internship in Japan.
I am a Mechanical engineer and want to share my personal experience. To be honest with you guys; I worked on a lot of interdisciplinary projects so far The flexibility of mechanical engineers is just amazing! You have a clear understanding of almost anythings(CS, Mater science, Chemical engineer, and so on). WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.
@@hazimhisham8045 I have friends with a chemistry background. Some of them after 3 years of experience making around $100K-$150K yearly! I think in the job market your skills play a crucial role not only technical but also behavioural and be the person who can seize the opportunities! abundant opportunities are there...
Salute to all mechanical engineers who learned fourier laplace transformation differential equations heat transfer fluid mechanics thermodynamics Engineering mechanics complex variables numerical analysis and now making ppt Excel word sheets and freelancing
That’s very bold from you to think i LEARNED them, Lol! I finished my engineering 5 years ago and sometimes wonder how did i even manage to clear those subjects.
I would recommend that young Mechanical Engineers learn AutoCAD 2D and especially SolidWorks 3D CAD systems. Mechanical Engineers who can do analytical or even just packaging design work with SolidWorks make huge money and have great job security. Also, be fluent in basic industrial wiring and electrical engineering parts.
Absolutely! I just started at an electrical company and do wiring design and simulation as well as vehicle design. Its VERY diverse the mechanical engineering path. My colleague changed from civil to mechanical. But SW and AutoCAD is the bread and butter
Let me tell you. I graduated HS with a 2.7 GPA. then I went to Community college, graduated cum laude. To finally transfer over 4 year university for Mechanical Engineering with a 3.46 Gpa. You don't have to be smart, all you need is to put in the time and work, and plus you get help from your professors and classmates. Elon Musk said on who he would prefer to hire, Smart people tend to be lazy because they are already smart, they don't need to work hard. But Hard worker people are the ones that beat talented people. Talent gives you an edge. but without hard work, talent is nothing. Good luck to everyone. 😎💪
@@zahtv8106 life has so many turns. But don’t ever let anybody convince you can’t do something. Go try it yourself, if you get stuck seek for help. There’s many good people willing to help. Always have positive mindset. Whatever is in your head becomes your reality, so pick carefully.
The strength of Mechanical is that it gives you a foundation to specialize into almost anything. Want to drift into civil, you can do that. Want to drift into Aerospace, go right on in. It's like the swiss army knife of engineering disciplines, however that is the main issue with it. By itself, it doesn't necessarily get you a high paid job right out the gate, but what it does it get you into a TON of different places. If you understand that going in, then Mechanical is great. It's just don't expect the high end salary that you might get as petroleum engineer or something right out of school.
I'm a senior right now in high school and Mechanical engineer seems interesting to me although pay is what I really care about. What other Engineer degrees besides petroleum do you recommend?
@@buffalowxngs1512 i think the video says around mid career you can expect to get pay up to 110,000 annually, on average. but like the guy right above us said, having the degree in general will get you way more pay than normal, even if you apply for something not even related to engineering. so it seems pretty good to me.
@@buffalowxngs1512 computer science and data science have good salary! Also, the market is large. Mechanical engineering is difficult to learn and you get less pay! Petroleum has good salary but the industry is very sensitive and you don’t know when the oil price will be down and so you are laid off.
You have the minority card and more importantly the female card. Any big corporation will hire you just to get their X chromosome quota up. There are very few women in ME. I was stupid and didn't play my Muslim Card, and was instead was offended when I was selected for my "race".
So, I'm well into my third year as a mechanical engineering student and I'll say that you don't have to be "smart" to go into mechanical engineering. My best advice is don't do it for money. Don't do it bc a family member wants you to. Find an intrinsic motivation or meaning behind why you want it. Once you want it bad enough your school will teach you everything you need to know. Like I said you don't need to be smart, but you will need to sacrifice a lot of things like free time. But if you genuinely love what you do, this burden will feel small.
Thanks alot broo, this means alot!!. I just finished highschool and about to go for mech engine (which I'm really passionate about) in college but my dad wants me to apply for computer science instead, just because "the pay is good". As far as I make enough money to raise a family and be financially stable, I'm very okay with that. I'll rather make 100,000 a year and be happy that to make millions and be unhappy with my career life.
I am mechanical engineer, chose this branch because I love doing numericals, when I devoted my time into this i easily reached my masters in prestigious college with minimum effort. Being a girl everyone thought it was a bad idea to study this but I understand this a lot better 😊😊
I see, you chose mechanical engineer because you love it. Thank you for the information, I was thinking whether I should choose a high paying job or the job I wanted (environmental engineer)
I'm currently in my last year of the Mechanical Engineering Program. Just chiming to confirm how dedicated and demanding the major can be. Be prepared to do a lot of Math and Physics. I chuckled a little bit when it was mentioned of having black rings around my eyes from sleepless nights studying.
ME are very versatile engineers, probably *the* most versatile. They are jack of all trades and even master of some. You'll be great at solving FEM, CFD problems, mechanism design, machine operation/repairs and CAD which will be your main areas, but you'll also pick up some electrical stuff, a bit of coding(fortran, python or C++ are needed for making CFD solvers for example) and you can branch out to other technical fields with relative ease. If you're undecided as to which engineering program you want to pick up, ME is a safe bet. For me personally it was very challenging, but satisfactory in the end. There are some killer courses like Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Vibrations and Strength of Materials where you have to work your azz off and solve hundreds of problems at home/in the library, but as long as you put in the good hard work, you're gonna make it.
Keep in mind engineering degrees are pretty versatile especially mechanical. My best friend is an aerospace engineer and a lot of his coworkers are mechanical engineers that work in aerospace
Hi sir may I ask how do you ‘specialize’ I’m a high school student who wants to take mech eng to go into aviation sector what do I do? Do I take specific minors and courses take internships I really need guidance?
@@airforceii8850 you need to do your bachelors first. Then, If you want to stand out, you can do masters. I am currently in college and rootingfor aerospace engineering but I can't seem to find a proper career in this field but anyways, that's how you specialize
With my mechanical engineering degree and some self-learning I was able to land a top-tier tech company role for data engineering out of graduation. ME gives you a solid base in Math and Physics which I believe is a great foundation for learning abstract disciplines.
Hey, your comment is so reassuring as I am a ME undergrad student and currently doubting my degree as I'm more interested in data and technology. What type of self-learning did you do to get into data engineering in tech? And do you recommend I stay in ME?
It's the base of many other engineering degrees. And also, it's very versatile. You can either work in the automotive or aerospace industry, for example
I’m a mechanical engineer majoring in Computational mechanics and material science 😂. Not really in traditional mechanicals, not really in software. The hell am I 😂
Currently a junior in my 1st semester in mechanical engineering. This is a degree for people who are open to putting in a lot of work for classes that require a lot of self motivation.
I've been a mechanical engineer for 11 years and wanted to share my personal experience. At least where I am based in the US, opportunities for new graduates are somewhat saturated. I know people who had trouble finding a mechanical engineering job after graduating. I recommend students set themselves apart by participating in engineering clubs or assisting a professor with research. A good GPA will help with getting internship opportunities. For new grads, you can be somewhat pigeonholed into the same industry that your internship was in, but as you gain experience and skills, more companies will be open to letting you transfer between industries. Realistically, you don't have to use much physics and calculus in many jobs...they are more about making the best design choices. The jobs that use physics and calculus usually require at least an MS degree, so if you love those subjects, go for that MS or PhD. And if you really want to make money, do software instead. Do mech E because you love it.
I'm a second year ME student, and I love this degree. There are so many things we are studying, and so many challenges. Of course its hard, but I think too that it will pay off in the future. I want to specialize in materials technology later on. Greetings from Europe 🇪🇺
I’m currently studying engineering and it’s great and I’m enjoying it, but its definitely a difficult degree to conquer with all the studying and time management you have to make to stay on top of everything.
do you think that someone in their mid 20s that has to work a part time at minimum can be able to study this? im super interested im just worried ill burn myself out
@@Gabe_Shiestyhi i know you posted this a year ago but im going to respond anyway. I just started studying this year and im 26. I work a full-time corporate job (will soon be more hours than full-time) and ive been able to take classes at the same time. I WISH i could do school full time because i love it. If you love the subject then you can do it :)
To share my humble experience, I'm currently a junior mechanical engineer, just graduated, and I'm continuing my path into becoming a data scientist, one comment already mentioned that this is the swiss knife of engineering disciplines , which I totally agree with. It gives you a good foundation to continue into whatever field you like.
I’m doing the same, I’d say pace yourself with the data science because it became overwhelming for me having to learn how to do both and working on my senior project.
I was torn between Engineering as an apprenticeship or trying the degree (again) at 25. I've made my mind up. Thank you Shane Hummus, I hope your hummus stays forever Humble :)
@@user-vy5dc1zn8y Do the apprenticeship and you will not regret it in the long run, learn while you work even if it's a slower educational path. In my country, someone who gets a degree in engineering in four years going to uni full time (Level 6) will always lose at a job interview against someone who has completed an engineering apprenticeship whilst going to uni only reaching an HNC (Level 4) in the same amount of time, this is because all of their actual experience is theory-based and in the classroom whereas the apprentice can actually tell you how they applied their knowledge and skill in a genuine workplace. As a matter of fact, I have just completed my first apprenticeship in mechanical manufacturing engineering (education was fully paid for by my employer), and this has opened so many doors and employment opportunities. I have been offered an aircraft technician apprenticeship (again, all qualifications will be paid by my future employer including my degree (level 5-6)) which I will start in the summer all thanks to my first apprenticeship.
@@user-vy5dc1zn8y Yes extremely, Some apprenticeships are better than others however as long as the theory side is studying mechanical engineering you will be fine. In my class, we have ex-apprentice; vehicle mechanics, CNC machinists, draftsmen, maintenance and sales all studying mechanical engineering. Good luck and don't give up!
Have you been able to find a job yet? I graduated with a ME degree in May as well and haven’t found a job yet. I’ve been thinking about starting as an engineering technician but I’m not sure yet.
I just found this channel because i want to know more about many degree courses and I totally love it. I do love your presentation and your personality. Thanks Shane, you help me a lot to choose a course for my study few months ahead. Keep it up, you really deserve more like in each of your video.
I have a masters in mechanical engineering from a top UK university (I'm English). Graduated with first class honours. I now have 4 years professional experience in different companies as an automotive designer. My skills are mostly computer modelling, simulation, general design, programming. For this I earn £32k per year. Its below market rate for the role, and below national average. Its demoralising, because it takes so much time to learn these skills to this level, only to be taken advantage of by employers. Of course, there is no point hating the game or the players, but I'm struggling to find a more lucrative path in life. The work is interesting and stable, with good future prospects. Most importantly to me, there is continuous learning and personal development. Transitioning into entrepreneurship though is really the only way to make big money. It doesn't happen automatically, and no-one will give it to you. You must use engineering as a starting point in your career, and use the skills you have to leverage a better future for yourself.
I'm from India and I agree about flexibility of mechanical engineering. I graduated in 2015 and started working in IT company as a developer. Last year i decided to switch back to mechanical engineering. I have completed one year post graduate diploma in industry 4.0 and got placed in Honeywell Automation India.
Bro I'm from India too, I'm about to graduate this year in mechanical, please can you tell me from which institute did you get pg diploma in industrial 4.0.
Hi I'm from India too,I am persusing mechanical engineering and about to graduate 2022. Got placement in IT company (wipro) Should I countinue my carrier in IT ya stick with mechanical.
Hey... could you tell me something.... i really want to know how automation is working out for you... coz i am gonna study in a specialization in electric and hybrid cars... so for the future.. about 6 years later... so if you could help me I'd appreciate it
Second this from my interactions with past classmates (already graduated). The competition for entry level engineers is very high. Remember, BLS says 3% growth over 10 years. Yes, it's a good job if you beat out the competition. Maybe, people will hire you for some other job because they see engineering as a 'smart' degree. Would I recommend this path to the average person? Nope.
@@christiannunez5913 Yeah but that's in California. Coastal areas have a lot more job opportunities for engineers because that's were a lot of the jobs are at. I live in the midwest and most of the engineering around here is civil, electrical, HVAC, ag, stuff like that, which aren't exactly the most exciting. You also just don't have as many jobs because there's fewer necessary disciplines when construction companies make up most of the engineering job market.
@@pettit4513 same things here in India All mechanical jobs are at north India. But at least you have core jobs But here in India companies just follows designs from outer countries. I asked Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan for design job, I got only 1 reply I got “We just do assembly here as per design coming from Japan.”
There are a lot of branches you need to choose in Mech. But to make it simple, you can divide those into 3 categories; design, manufacture, and maintenance. All of them needs math and all those boring stuff (at least for me), but depending on which one you chose, the amount of understanding in math and some advanced theories might varies. And sometimes engineering students forgot that they are supposed to think like an engineer not scientist. You only need to understand some basic (again, depending on what you are doing) and how to apply it, leave all those crazy calculations (all those "deriving this equation") to mathematic and physics student. For an engineer, all those calculation will worth nothing if you don't do something about it or cant build it. Again, all of this is purely my opinion and experience because I am more of those "design and build" kind of student so that might influence my perception.
@@mikeoxlong7607 ME was a complete waste of time. There is not much demand for it compared to anything connected to computers. I ended up working as a patent attorney doing mostly software patents and some circuits and chip structures, and they only hire an ME to do software and electrical patents when they can't get an EE or CS patent attorney. There is no longer a shortage of CS people so they don't hire MEs.
Yep change to computer is much worth it than mechanical , salary wise and comfort wise. I have seen some switching from mechanical to Computer got $70k per annum salary, which previously was getting $45k per annum
Is the Mech Eng degree worth it? Absolutely. Getting the degree is not easy since we are generalists so it takes a bit of everything. My worst nightmare was computational thermofluids. But it is a great way to get into a career that will put you solidly in the middle class
Studying and getting good job is whole different thing btw i got 90% and have all the skills and projects , still searching for good job... getting job is easy(kind of) but getting good job is at different level
I am headed into my last semester of my ME degree. It was very difficult....(esp when you go to school with geniuses!) The first year math was the worst..horror show weed out classes. I attend a highly regarded university and ended up in ME after many graduating seniors in BME were telling me to change majors because no one was getting jobs. Those comments changed my life! After reading comments on youtube videos , etc I realized they were right. Best decision ever. I hustled for great internships both soph and junior year summers...and I received four job offers this fall. I just accepted a position with an aerospace company in an amazing city and I will be a design engineer. I did not need to major in "aerospace engineering", I also received an offer from a big 3 automaker in Detroit. My peers have received offer from medical device companies as well without BME degrees. It really is the most versatile of the engineering degrees IMO. Key to success is your internships while in college! I applied to over 60 each summer and got great company internships. Most companies hire interns between Sept and October for following summer so be aware!
I completed my degree in mechanical engineering and I was never able to find a job. found a good internship but wasn't able to find a job after that. I don't consider myself a genius but i was pretty good with math and physics. I had a part time job during college and that didn't help tbh, so my personal experience is that y degree didn't work out for me. thinking about it perhaps computer science was the degree for me, or maybe med school because i was very good at reading. Nowadays I have found jobs related to tech support, which is not that bad but my dream of finding something related to product design is dead. truth is that once you have an engineering degree you're like an all terrain truck. you can basically do anything that you want, but finding a job that you like is another story. My dream was to become a product designer but that's another 2 years with a master's degree, which i couldn't afford. my degree i can honestly say ruined my career path, i put all the effort and still couldn't find a job. Ended up working in an energy company as a data entry guy. My advise would be, be very careful with a degree that you don't love. I never liked it and wish I could change that. I think my true love was computer science or med school. Good luck everyone.
I’m on the same boat. My first job, which I have right now, is a maintenance engineer and I hate it. I can’t get a different position unless I become entry level engineer.
@@mea_768_yashkotawadekar8 me too 4th sem bro. Don't loose u r hope. Try hard and get a job u like , u can't get anything without doing hardwork, Meach has lot of scope
Just so people know BLS, the source he uses has Mechanical Engineers at having 316,000 total jobs and a growth rate of 4% which is average. Also it should be noted that a large amount of new openings come from older engineers retiring or moving to management.
Not to mention there are other job titles that mechanical engineers can apply to such as “engineering intern,” or “general engineer.” BLS is a ballpark of course, I get it.
I’m a ME major & I’m just here for motivation lol. Need to remind myself why I abandoned a social life & why I’m studying 15 hours a day with MINIMAL free time.
Yay! A detailed video on a particular major that I thought about! I know a couple of people (I'll admit, all guys, though they don't really care if I'm a girl) who are taking this major, so now I have something to show them.
Industrial engineering is easy mode. At the University of Wisconsin they would give you a full grade boost when you were taking classes with MEs. You were not expected to be able to do the math that real engineers did, but you get paid more when you get a job.
@@needparalegal At my school, it was like that for civil engineers. MEs had to have a C or better for all core and general ed classes and CE just needed a D- to continue on to the next class. So all of the MEs would be panicking in their physics course while the CEs mostly just chilled.
it's funny how one of the cons Shane mentioned was the need to constantly update knowledge due to changes in technology. I honestly find that a pro because one of the most exciting things for me as an engineer is to learn about new technology haha
As a student this degree is very difficult and rigorous to go through but trust will come with the skills you learn and will be worth it putting on your resume 😮💨
I have been a graduate mechanical engineer since 1957. I chose mech over aero and electrical [ both of which I considered ], because I preferred something more general, which in turn I thought would give me wider career choices. Apparently as with most the mechs I have never regretted my choice. Furthermore, I respected all the other members of my graduation class, We started off with only 32 of us of which only about two thirds graduated when they were supposed to, the others having to come back and repeat some courses. One of those never actually did graduate, but nonetheless less carved out a great career, and was involved with putting a space probe round Saturn. All that's good stuff, so let me mention some of the realities and downsides. Most engineers will probably spend most of their careers as a salary earner. In practice this means that they end up paying a lot of tax during their careers, so depending on family commitments, it's hard to save a lot. Funnily enough most of my course material ended up being of little use in the real world, since much of it seemed to be concerned with steam engines and locomotives. So the degree was basically an obstacle course which is as good a test as you will encounter for measuring dedication, patience and the ability to work hard at many things which do not interest you [ we had ONE elective : EXTRA math ] I often regretted that the university course did not include something on human psychology, because throughout my career I found that the actual engineering or design component was much easier than having to deal with a bunch of idiots whose life seemed to be dedicated to seeing that your project would fail. And of course the downside of most engineering careers is being dogged by the difficulty of dealing with the beancounters. Thank the Lord for somebody like Elon Musk who has essentially eliminated so-called ' engineering managers '. Most engineers I know are natural managers who know instinctively how best to handle all the different elements of the job without a ' manager ' second guessing them at every turn.
I don't regret getting my ME degree. I never thought I would work as an engineer. I thought I would do ME as undergrad and then do MBA. But after graduating I discovered that I was no good for school. Again, I don't regret it, it was mainly a character building thing. But I think that if I had to do it again, I would do Economics or something less rigid in exchange of having more fun and a more enjoyable college experience. In terms of confidence, I do agree....People think more highly of you, when they know you are an ME and if you went to a good school, them more so.
I knew I wanted to be an engineer but I was torn in between electrical, mechanical, biomedical and electronic. I am on my second year and all of my courses (and the courses I have yet to do) give me a baseline understanding of all the other engineerings I like + expertise in the mechanical field. I think I'm going to decide to do a minor in biomed because fell in love with biomaterials in my first materials course and all of the mechanics I have learned are valuable to prosthetic design which I really like but had I chosen any other path, my mech undergrad degree is compatible with all the MSc in all the fields I liked. It is really easy to start with a Mechanical Engineering degree and then further your studies in a more specific engineering as you discover what interests you the most. I love my degree and it is really hard but I would not change it for anything.
i'm an older student, just finishing my sophomore year of mechanical engineering, and you aren't wrong. it is incredibly tough. i've been pretty lucky so far, but this section i'm in now is looking to be the toughest yet.
Brotha I feel your pain. I quit my job at 35 to go back to school for ME. My fall semester will consist of: Fluid dynamics 1, Mech Materials w/L, Junior Eng Design, Eng Mat, and Eng Ethics. FML
@@161BMW it is pretty tough so far, and i hear the junior year is probably the worst, so i have that to look forward to. (and having my entire sophomore year online has really been frustrating, though there are lots of good resources online) i got out of the navy and did nothing for a few years, living off savings, so i didn't really "change" careers, as decide to finally get off my ass and do something.
Im about to finish my commercial pilot license but jumping right into ME when I finish, fell in love w the theoretical part in my current study but wanna learn moreee
I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a plan to getting my masters in Aerospace. I'm trying to get an in within the Dept. Of Defense because from my childhood, I knew I wanted to do something like the military, but got disqualified due to my medical history. This seemed like the second best thing and has been my plan since starting college.
I’m 48-years-old, I’m horrible at math, but I’m fascinated with the prospect of designing/ building machines and understanding how they work. I would like to go back to school for a degree in mechanical engineering. Given my situation, is this possible, or is it a pipe dream?
You are going to need to be adept at math to pass the classes. I recommend looking into some mechanical technology programs or computer aided design. ME’s lean heavily on their technicians.
Shane - I have to say, your analysis was absolutely spot on! Actually, accurate in all respects which is remarkably rare. I received my BSME in 1978, Doctorate in 1984. The flexibility of an ME background allowed me to change jobs every 7 or 8 years in industrial research (establishing a new specialty), thus allowing me to remain in a desirable location (Santa Barbara). BTW - almost bought a GT2RS like the one on your shelf (but full-size), but was able to squeeze back into a Miura instead and keep by lowly GT4.
mechanical engineering at virginia tech for me was brutal but i stuck it out. first job out of school still had a lot to learn. but after 6 yrs of working i studied and passed the P. E. that was in 1989. i have no regrets. it has been great working in the power generation industry. it was tough at first. but over the years i acquired a love for ME. once i liked it it was all down hill. am comfortably retired now. it's a great career but need to have the math aptitude and work hard.
Mechanical Engineer here, graduated last year in July 2020 with an overall B+ grade or a 2:1 in UK or a 3.56/4 GPA with a couple of months of intern experience on the side, other part-time odd jobs experience and also volunteered a bit during my student years and I still have been jobless for the past 10 months. Applied to probably more than a thousand places while constantly improving my resume for time and cover letter. Can't land an entry level job. Life sucks for me.
@@Dcashkid24 Still don't. I stopped applying for engineering positions because I barely ever got any response back and the pay for entry level positions was shit. I managed to get a commission based sales job which paid more than what engineers with 10+ years of experience make. The pros are (1) The pay. (2) You get to learn a very important life skill i.e. to sell and convince other people to get what you want. The cons are: there's a lot of pressure involved and targets that you have to meet. Right now I'm in midst of switching my career to Data Science and also looking to create more sources of income via some side businesses etc. What I've realised is that Engineering isn't the only way to make a good living (which my inexperienced self once thought). There countless more and even better ways where you can monetize your creativity and analytical skills to have the kind of lifestyle you want.
I think engineering is a little overrated to be honest. I've heard horror stories of people having an extremely hard time landing engineering job. It's extremely location dependant even for mechanical engineering. Yes, it's possible you can be hired for some other job because people think you are smart, but I question whether most people are doing this out of necessity or desire. For instance, my year, over 100 people graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from my college, did I see 100 local new grad engineer roles? Nope.
I bet most of them got jobs within a couple of months though, and they make more money starting off than most other graduates do after years of experience. your experience may be bad, but definitely not enough to prove it is overrated. I live in California where most people who put in the effort graduated with a job offer
@@christiannunez5913 My experience is good. The bad experiences are of multiple people I know. Not all of them found engineering jobs in 3 months. Most? I don't even know if I can say that after a year. Some moved on to other career fields instead of engineering because of low job prospects. Competition is very high for the jobs that are out there. The actual growth of engineering is low. This is supported by BLS. 3% growth over 10 years.
Honestly, where a lot of engineers fail is the networking part. I’m graduating in May and I’ve had two internships and have a job offer. Not everyone can say that, but I’m also not your stereotypical college engineer student. A lot of engineers who graduate may not even want to go into engineering afterwards as mentioned in the video.
@@christiannunez5913 again, like he said, LOCATION is important. California has a lot of engineering companies and opportunities. May not be the same in other places
Im a 5th year Mechanical Engineering who has somewhat realized that I dont want to be an engineer after college! I picked it for its flexibility, and have been waiting to find something I’m passionate about, but done seem to be very excited by the technical aspects of the work. I have thought about going into engineering education (becoming a teacher), working for a non profit, or going into something completely different! I enjoy working collaboratively, being of service, and empathizing with people to help solve their problems. Any advice for getting through my last year/what to do next? Thanks everyone!
Hey Dominick! Is there be anyway I can contact you to maybe set up an interview? I am a high school student and I have to interview someone in Mechanical engineering, you look like the perfect person! It would be awesome if this can happen. Have a nice day!
Thank you for this. I'm looking to go back to school, because my first degree was trash and I had basically got lazy. It is what it is. But I think I'll do some math & lower courses at the community College before spending big bucks on a bachelors
@Thanos The Mad Titan psychology. They said a Bachelors degree in that would open so many doors. That was when I first started. By the end, every job wanted a masters, and I was sick of the school I was at. So I continued with that degree just to be finished
Actually I got an internship in a machine manufacturing company in SCM with my Mechanical engineering degree, so you might only need ME degree and great networking.
😂😂😂I lost hope with my Mechatronics degree... Quit for a year and studied Data Science. Now I am going back to formally get that degree and DS cert... Don't be like me. Study hard.
I’m stuck on mechanical and software 🥺🥺 mechanical sounds more for me but software I believe is the future and mechanical seems hard to get a job as an entry level .
Same :d software engineering has a future. Mechanical engineering is a very old engineering. And I'm not sure about mechanical engineering. At least Mechanical engineering in Turkey died. Too many people study mechanical engineering here :d
I am from the UK.I would say the best degree in Mechanical Engineering is the M.Eng.This can be 4 or 5 years long.You have one year professional placement and when you complete the M.Eng.,you are academically qualified to become a Chartered Engineer .(C.Eng.)after a few years Experience.Go for it.
Hi i m a PG in Engg from leeds, uk....now i did complete my Masters of Advanced mechanical engineerig from leading univetsity of Australia...could you please advise me suitable placement?
The comment about the engineers studying all the time while the business (or any arts) majors were partying all the time is spot on. Exactly the same experience.
HIIII I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1st YEAR STUDENT. I MANIFEST SUCCESS ON THIS CAREER HUHUHU even though I'm not that good at math and science but I'll do what I can at its finest
I agree but civil is absolutely one of the OG disciplines. It's THE oldest discipline. So there are 4 branches total. In fact I would be okay even if you took chemical out and replaced it with civil.
Great video! I am in my junior year of mechanical engineering currently. It’s kind of hard but very interesting especially in my eng. materials class rn.
I was a mechanical engineer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1980-2011. My area of expertise was scientific instrumentation. The first half of my career was developing air pollution instruments for the Environmental Protection Agency. During the second half of my career I was the instrumentation manager for a DNA production line during the Human Genome Project and subsequent DNA sequencing projects at the Joint Genome Institute. I retired from the University of California system in 2011. It was a great career.
Great video!, before you release the video about Chemical Engineering, I suggest you discuss one of the biggest topics about it which is "Do chemical engineers have to work at a plant?". Where alot of people would rather use their chemical engineering degree to not travel far and to work somehow more flexibily like at an office job or even from home. Thank you and keep it up!
I'm a 3rd year Mechanical Automotive Engineering Student. I love cars but I struggle at maths. I am barely surviving with online classes because of the Covid. Once I had the thought of dropping out. I hope my fruit of labour at the end of the road is worth it.
Hope you stick to it, I am considering this degree. I am really into the automotive industry as well. Can you tell me what college you are getting your degree through?
@@Spartenbeast117 it's fine as you have interest in it. I love the automotive world aswell. Its just the calculation part is kinda difficult for me that loses my interest.. But the other classes that are related to cars and designing, I'm all for it. If you love cars, why not go for it? Automotive industry is a giant industry
I truly want to apply for the mechanical engineering. But I’m wondering if it would be a problem since I have never faced or participated in physics and math olympics. Moreover, I have never tried myself in creating machines. I don’t really know how to explain my reason for applying for this major in my student plan/motivation essay.
An American view! If money is most important to you, go by this advice or just start with business. Instead I would recommend doing an internship and thinking about which products you would want to work on. Consider whether this is realistic
Currently a senior undergraduate student finishing up my last year of college as Meche. Struggling to find an internship, but looking for entry level job.
@@mohamedsambo5929 Here in Pakistan, it's even worse. I graduated with a 3.56 GPA from London, United Kingdom. And I haven't been able to land a single entry level job since I graduated (in July 2020) i.e. for the last 10 months. Eventhough I have done a few internships, part-time odd jobs and volunteer work. It's really hard out there for your average Joe.
I did a degree in accounting but was always fascinated by engineering and always found myself involved in engineering stuff understood then and was quite fascinated...... wanting to take a mechanic engineering classes all the way quite excited
im really into engineering and politics, and I've been tempted to change majors to poli sci. my freshman year has been tough but i want to keep at it in mech e, as i don't need a poli sci degree to go to law school and even potentially run for office
Chemical engineering has bad stats to be honest. Too many people are graduating with it.... Maybe if you live in very specific areas with an unusually high demand.
Chemical is a great field if you can find an opportunity. But the rough part I’ve seen is engineers struggling to get jobs to the point I even got a comment saying how a chemical engineer switched to nursing. Gotta do research before just going into it blindly. Best of luck! 👍
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you don't have to love math or physics, you just have to be able to put the work in to understand it. The "super hard classes" arent really super hard they just require a lot of work and not everybody wants to sit down at the library and devote 10 hours a week to just one class.
Tell that to the Fourier Transform Equations and Saddle Equations. I barely passed the class and really don't understand them.
@@needparalegal Sounds like you passed though.......this puts you in a low % of people who have these skills
10h per week lol that's lik 1h20m per day. Not a lot. But u do have 3-4 more classes fuck xD doesnt matter ing. is cool as fuck
@@graciamokemba3821 I get that it's a lot of material to learn but at the same time it is easier to understand new things as opposed to engineering
hell yeah who tf wants do that we also got a life .
I do not regret getting my mechanical engineering degree, but it was extremely difficult and required self discipline. I think 11 people I knew started in the study of Mechanical engineering and only 3 of us finished the degree. While I was stuck in the library studying, I could look out the window and see other people enjoying their college experience in different clubs and social events. I was jealous, but looked at the long term goal. Even in a very bad job market, I received 3 job offers before graduation and I got to participate in a co-op program and an internship in Japan.
Congratulations bro. May ur hard work and sacrifice. Give u everything u want in life .
@@erronmartins2182 Thank you.
may i ask what collage did you study at?
I promise you they probably doing something else.
Beautiful
I am a Mechanical engineer and want to share my personal experience.
To be honest with you guys; I worked on a lot of interdisciplinary projects so far
The flexibility of mechanical engineers is just amazing!
You have a clear understanding of almost anythings(CS, Mater science, Chemical engineer, and so on).
WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.
Does chemistry really important in this study?
@@hazimhisham8045 I have friends with a chemistry background. Some of them after 3 years of experience making around $100K-$150K yearly!
I think in the job market your skills play a crucial role not only technical but also behavioural and be the person who can seize the opportunities!
abundant opportunities are there...
@@hazimhisham8045 For sure!
@@kimaspurplelife Go for it
Hey um can i ask a question?
Can a mechanical engineer be an aerospace engineer??
Salute to all mechanical engineers who learned fourier laplace transformation differential equations heat transfer fluid mechanics thermodynamics Engineering mechanics complex variables numerical analysis and now making ppt Excel word sheets and freelancing
HAHA I’m in ME and I’ve taken all these courses except heat transfer and it has been…interesting…
Made me laugh
Lol I learned half of that as an Electrical
That’s very bold from you to think i LEARNED them, Lol! I finished my engineering 5 years ago and sometimes wonder how did i even manage to clear those subjects.
lol i can relate. this is literally me right now
I would recommend that young Mechanical Engineers learn AutoCAD 2D and especially SolidWorks 3D CAD systems. Mechanical Engineers who can do analytical or even just packaging design work with SolidWorks make huge money and have great job security.
Also, be fluent in basic industrial wiring and electrical engineering parts.
Revit
Every single mechanical engineering degree teaches their students CAD skills actually
I am good at autocad and i will learn solidworks too
Absolutely! I just started at an electrical company and do wiring design and simulation as well as vehicle design. Its VERY diverse the mechanical engineering path. My colleague changed from civil to mechanical. But SW and AutoCAD is the bread and butter
Maybe im searching job in the wrong places...i know Cad , inventor and Ansys very well...yet, im doing freelance works
Let me tell you. I graduated HS with a 2.7 GPA. then I went to Community college, graduated cum laude. To finally transfer over 4 year university for Mechanical Engineering with a 3.46 Gpa. You don't have to be smart, all you need is to put in the time and work, and plus you get help from your professors and classmates.
Elon Musk said on who he would prefer to hire, Smart people tend to be lazy because they are already smart, they don't need to work hard. But Hard worker people are the ones that beat talented people.
Talent gives you an edge. but without hard work, talent is nothing.
Good luck to everyone. 😎💪
Love this message JB! 💪
I needed to hear this because I been doubting myself
@@zahtv8106 life has so many turns. But don’t ever let anybody convince you can’t do something. Go try it yourself, if you get stuck seek for help. There’s many good people willing to help. Always have positive mindset. Whatever is in your head becomes your reality, so pick carefully.
The strength of Mechanical is that it gives you a foundation to specialize into almost anything. Want to drift into civil, you can do that. Want to drift into Aerospace, go right on in. It's like the swiss army knife of engineering disciplines, however that is the main issue with it. By itself, it doesn't necessarily get you a high paid job right out the gate, but what it does it get you into a TON of different places. If you understand that going in, then Mechanical is great. It's just don't expect the high end salary that you might get as petroleum engineer or something right out of school.
I'm a senior right now in high school and Mechanical engineer seems interesting to me although pay is what I really care about. What other Engineer degrees besides petroleum do you recommend?
@@buffalowxngs1512 probably electrical
@@buffalowxngs1512 i think the video says around mid career you can expect to get pay up to 110,000 annually, on average. but like the guy right above us said, having the degree in general will get you way more pay than normal, even if you apply for something not even related to engineering. so it seems pretty good to me.
Just depends on the corporation. We have A anheusar Busch here in St. Louis and they start you out at 90,000-110 with Bach.
@@buffalowxngs1512 computer science and data science have good salary! Also, the market is large. Mechanical engineering is difficult to learn and you get less pay! Petroleum has good salary but the industry is very sensitive and you don’t know when the oil price will be down and so you are laid off.
Just when I was doubting my undergrad MechE status. Bless
You have the minority card and more importantly the female card. Any big corporation will hire you just to get their X chromosome quota up. There are very few women in ME. I was stupid and didn't play my Muslim Card, and was instead was offended when I was selected for my "race".
@@needparalegal I didn't know I can use my x chromosomes card
@@selam482 Oh yeah, its hotter than the race card depending on the poll numbers of Saint George Floyd at the moment....
@@needparalegal america moment
@@needparalegal not in Canada sadly ; Even for internships hardly any luck for girls. It’s tough out there for entry levels or internships
So, I'm well into my third year as a mechanical engineering student and I'll say that you don't have to be "smart" to go into mechanical engineering. My best advice is don't do it for money. Don't do it bc a family member wants you to. Find an intrinsic motivation or meaning behind why you want it. Once you want it bad enough your school will teach you everything you need to know. Like I said you don't need to be smart, but you will need to sacrifice a lot of things like free time. But if you genuinely love what you do, this burden will feel small.
Thank you!!! but, what do you mean by, don't do it for money? Like for future salary?
@@lorenceariola4596 yes, exactly. I mean, some people may be happy getting a good salary doing something they hate, but I certainly wouldn't be.
Yeah I can’t imagine trying to get a mechanical engineering degree without liking it a bit…it’s already rough af and that would just be miserable
Thanks alot broo, this means alot!!.
I just finished highschool and about to go for mech engine (which I'm really passionate about) in college but my dad wants me to apply for computer science instead, just because "the pay is good". As far as I make enough money to raise a family and be financially stable, I'm very okay with that.
I'll rather make 100,000 a year and be happy that to make millions and be unhappy with my career life.
Is there enough time to workout 1-2 hours per day ? I say 2 because going to gym and back would take 2 hours.
I am mechanical engineer, chose this branch because I love doing numericals, when I devoted my time into this i easily reached my masters in prestigious college with minimum effort. Being a girl everyone thought it was a bad idea to study this but I understand this a lot better 😊😊
Wow very great am also starting to study mechanical engineering next week
I see, you chose mechanical engineer because you love it. Thank you for the information, I was thinking whether I should choose a high paying job or the job I wanted (environmental engineer)
Why would being a girl have anything to do with it?
I'm currently in my last year of the Mechanical Engineering Program. Just chiming to confirm how dedicated and demanding the major can be. Be prepared to do a lot of Math and Physics. I chuckled a little bit when it was mentioned of having black rings around my eyes from sleepless nights studying.
Yeah, you guys work really hard and study really hard. Salute!
I'm in first year of mechanical engineering persuing from India
Hardest subject in your opinion ? Linear algebra?
Lmao. Brings me memories as nightmares. Hope I can sleep tonight! 💯
Best of luck and congrats on your upcoming graduation!
ME are very versatile engineers, probably *the* most versatile. They are jack of all trades and even master of some. You'll be great at solving FEM, CFD problems, mechanism design, machine operation/repairs and CAD which will be your main areas, but you'll also pick up some electrical stuff, a bit of coding(fortran, python or C++ are needed for making CFD solvers for example) and you can branch out to other technical fields with relative ease. If you're undecided as to which engineering program you want to pick up, ME is a safe bet. For me personally it was very challenging, but satisfactory in the end. There are some killer courses like Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Vibrations and Strength of Materials where you have to work your azz off and solve hundreds of problems at home/in the library, but as long as you put in the good hard work, you're gonna make it.
Keep in mind engineering degrees are pretty versatile especially mechanical. My best friend is an aerospace engineer and a lot of his coworkers are mechanical engineers that work in aerospace
Dopeee
Hi sir may I ask how do you ‘specialize’ I’m a high school student who wants to take mech eng to go into aviation sector what do I do? Do I take specific minors and courses take internships I really need guidance?
@@airforceii8850 you need to do your bachelors first. Then, If you want to stand out, you can do masters. I am currently in college and rootingfor aerospace engineering but I can't seem to find a proper career in this field but anyways, that's how you specialize
Im already in Mech Eng but I just need motivation to not procrastinate fml
Hey. Just a reminder to continue!
@@dohamelliti2653 🐐
If you figure out the secret let me know. At 50 I am still procrastinating more than I am doing anything.
@@needparalegal Stoicism helps
Same!
With my mechanical engineering degree and some self-learning I was able to land a top-tier tech company role for data engineering out of graduation. ME gives you a solid base in Math and Physics which I believe is a great foundation for learning abstract disciplines.
Hey, your comment is so reassuring as I am a ME undergrad student and currently doubting my degree as I'm more interested in data and technology. What type of self-learning did you do to get into data engineering in tech? And do you recommend I stay in ME?
It's the base of many other engineering degrees. And also, it's very versatile. You can either work in the automotive or aerospace industry, for example
now thats cool
I’m a mechanical engineer majoring in Computational mechanics and material science 😂. Not really in traditional mechanicals, not really in software. The hell am I 😂
Materials Science mixed into ME is a good choice! Same combo here, but no Comp. Mechanics for me (small college), instead I had to take manufacturing.
What you did after your bachelor's ?
Currently a junior in my 1st semester in mechanical engineering. This is a degree for people who are open to putting in a lot of work for classes that require a lot of self motivation.
I've been a mechanical engineer for 11 years and wanted to share my personal experience. At least where I am based in the US, opportunities for new graduates are somewhat saturated. I know people who had trouble finding a mechanical engineering job after graduating. I recommend students set themselves apart by participating in engineering clubs or assisting a professor with research. A good GPA will help with getting internship opportunities. For new grads, you can be somewhat pigeonholed into the same industry that your internship was in, but as you gain experience and skills, more companies will be open to letting you transfer between industries. Realistically, you don't have to use much physics and calculus in many jobs...they are more about making the best design choices. The jobs that use physics and calculus usually require at least an MS degree, so if you love those subjects, go for that MS or PhD. And if you really want to make money, do software instead. Do mech E because you love it.
Whereabouts in the US are you?
I'm a second year ME student, and I love this degree. There are so many things we are studying, and so many challenges. Of course its hard, but I think too that it will pay off in the future. I want to specialize in materials technology later on. Greetings from Europe 🇪🇺
May I ask which country do you study in?
@@МистерПёс-м3йSure, in Hungary
Would you say that if I’m not the best with math but I put the work in I would be able to do it ?
@@ChristianHurlburt-ew6mi Yes, but it takes patience, and a good teacher too. And understanding "how" the formulas work makes remembering them easier.
I’m currently studying engineering and it’s great and I’m enjoying it, but its definitely a difficult degree to conquer with all the studying and time management you have to make to stay on top of everything.
If I could do it all again I wouldn't. Wont make that in Ireland
do you think that someone in their mid 20s that has to work a part time at minimum can be able to study this? im super interested im just worried ill burn myself out
@@Gabe_Shiestyhi i know you posted this a year ago but im going to respond anyway. I just started studying this year and im 26. I work a full-time corporate job (will soon be more hours than full-time) and ive been able to take classes at the same time.
I WISH i could do school full time because i love it. If you love the subject then you can do it :)
To share my humble experience, I'm currently a junior mechanical engineer, just graduated, and I'm continuing my path into becoming a data scientist, one comment already mentioned that this is the swiss knife of engineering disciplines , which I totally agree with. It gives you a good foundation to continue into whatever field you like.
Thanks for sharing Peter and good luck on your journey!
I’m doing the same, I’d say pace yourself with the data science because it became overwhelming for me having to learn how to do both and working on my senior project.
I was torn between Engineering as an apprenticeship or trying the degree (again) at 25. I've made my mind up. Thank you Shane Hummus, I hope your hummus stays forever Humble :)
What’d u decide. I’m in the same boat
@@user-vy5dc1zn8y Do the apprenticeship and you will not regret it in the long run, learn while you work even if it's a slower educational path. In my country, someone who gets a degree in engineering in four years going to uni full time (Level 6) will always lose at a job interview against someone who has completed an engineering apprenticeship whilst going to uni only reaching an HNC (Level 4) in the same amount of time, this is because all of their actual experience is theory-based and in the classroom whereas the apprentice can actually tell you how they applied their knowledge and skill in a genuine workplace.
As a matter of fact, I have just completed my first apprenticeship in mechanical manufacturing engineering (education was fully paid for by my employer), and this has opened so many doors and employment opportunities. I have been offered an aircraft technician apprenticeship (again, all qualifications will be paid by my future employer including my degree (level 5-6)) which I will start in the summer all thanks to my first apprenticeship.
@@asilk1034 thanks man yea I’m definitely doing this route. Just very competitive to get into
@@user-vy5dc1zn8y Yes extremely,
Some apprenticeships are better than others however as long as the theory side is studying mechanical engineering you will be fine.
In my class, we have ex-apprentice; vehicle mechanics, CNC machinists, draftsmen, maintenance and sales all studying mechanical engineering.
Good luck and don't give up!
Thanks man appreciate it 👍🏻
Mechanical engineering major and finance minor here. Thanks for the video Shane!
That’s what I’ve been thinking of doing
@@connershipman9724 it’s a sweet combination!
@@franch520 have you been able to land a good job?
First! My boyfriend is keen on doing a Mechanical Eng degree. I had to share immediately 😂
Great.. Really appreciate you sharing the video
@@ShaneHummus can you do one for Mechatronics Engineering
@@andreblackwood8236 he has :)
this was the validation I needed two weeks from my graduation with an ME degree lolz
All the best dude 👍🏻
Have you been able to find a job yet? I graduated with a ME degree in May as well and haven’t found a job yet. I’ve been thinking about starting as an engineering technician but I’m not sure yet.
I just found this channel because i want to know more about many degree courses and I totally love it. I do love your presentation and your personality. Thanks Shane, you help me a lot to choose a course for my study few months ahead. Keep it up, you really deserve more like in each of your video.
Same here🤝
I have a masters in mechanical engineering from a top UK university (I'm English). Graduated with first class honours. I now have 4 years professional experience in different companies as an automotive designer. My skills are mostly computer modelling, simulation, general design, programming. For this I earn £32k per year. Its below market rate for the role, and below national average. Its demoralising, because it takes so much time to learn these skills to this level, only to be taken advantage of by employers. Of course, there is no point hating the game or the players, but I'm struggling to find a more lucrative path in life. The work is interesting and stable, with good future prospects. Most importantly to me, there is continuous learning and personal development. Transitioning into entrepreneurship though is really the only way to make big money. It doesn't happen automatically, and no-one will give it to you. You must use engineering as a starting point in your career, and use the skills you have to leverage a better future for yourself.
32k? I'd quit and find something that isnt a scam. With your skills and experience you should be making near triple that. 32 is entry level.
I'm from India and I agree about flexibility of mechanical engineering. I graduated in 2015 and started working in IT company as a developer. Last year i decided to switch back to mechanical engineering. I have completed one year post graduate diploma in industry 4.0 and got placed in Honeywell Automation India.
Bro I'm from India too, I'm about to graduate this year in mechanical, please can you tell me from which institute did you get pg diploma in industrial 4.0.
@@Zeeshan-pr3rx Symbiosis
@@tipstofix9143 direct admission or entrance exam?
Hi
I'm from India too,I am persusing mechanical engineering and about to graduate 2022.
Got placement in IT company (wipro)
Should I countinue my carrier in IT ya stick with mechanical.
Hey... could you tell me something.... i really want to know how automation is working out for you... coz i am gonna study in a specialization in electric and hybrid cars... so for the future.. about 6 years later... so if you could help me I'd appreciate it
I just took my bachelor in mechanical engineering here in Italy and i hope to find a job in the US of A soon or later!
I would say there is a very low demand for entry level engineers.
What makes u say that
I live in California, most people majoring in engineering graduate with a job offer...
Second this from my interactions with past classmates (already graduated). The competition for entry level engineers is very high. Remember, BLS says 3% growth over 10 years. Yes, it's a good job if you beat out the competition. Maybe, people will hire you for some other job because they see engineering as a 'smart' degree. Would I recommend this path to the average person? Nope.
@@christiannunez5913 Yeah but that's in California. Coastal areas have a lot more job opportunities for engineers because that's were a lot of the jobs are at. I live in the midwest and most of the engineering around here is civil, electrical, HVAC, ag, stuff like that, which aren't exactly the most exciting. You also just don't have as many jobs because there's fewer necessary disciplines when construction companies make up most of the engineering job market.
@@pettit4513 same things here in India
All mechanical jobs are at north India.
But at least you have core jobs
But here in India companies just follows designs from outer countries.
I asked Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan for design job, I got only 1 reply I got
“We just do assembly here as per design coming from Japan.”
There are a lot of branches you need to choose in Mech. But to make it simple, you can divide those into 3 categories; design, manufacture, and maintenance. All of them needs math and all those boring stuff (at least for me), but depending on which one you chose, the amount of understanding in math and some advanced theories might varies. And sometimes engineering students forgot that they are supposed to think like an engineer not scientist. You only need to understand some basic (again, depending on what you are doing) and how to apply it, leave all those crazy calculations (all those "deriving this equation") to mathematic and physics student. For an engineer, all those calculation will worth nothing if you don't do something about it or cant build it. Again, all of this is purely my opinion and experience because I am more of those "design and build" kind of student so that might influence my perception.
Engineering is more about problem solving and decision making
I'm a Mechanical Engineer but time has come to switch to Computer Science technology.
Yup, I warn all MEs to get the fuck out before they end up like me.
@@needparalegal why?
@@mikeoxlong7607 ME was a complete waste of time. There is not much demand for it compared to anything connected to computers. I ended up working as a patent attorney doing mostly software patents and some circuits and chip structures, and they only hire an ME to do software and electrical patents when they can't get an EE or CS patent attorney. There is no longer a shortage of CS people so they don't hire MEs.
@@needparalegal That's a sad story for me. I am a new student in this department. But it seems I will change my department to Software.
Yep change to computer is much worth it than mechanical , salary wise and comfort wise. I have seen some switching from mechanical to Computer got $70k per annum salary, which previously was getting $45k per annum
That set is so beautiful!
Is the Mech Eng degree worth it? Absolutely. Getting the degree is not easy since we are generalists so it takes a bit of everything. My worst nightmare was computational thermofluids. But it is a great way to get into a career that will put you solidly in the middle class
Just graduated as an ME and started my new position as Systems Engineer. Definitely a versatile degree.
Can you get a software engineering job with a mechanical engineering degree
Hey Shane, loving the new production on this and the past recent videos. Also looking forward an Electrical Engineering related video!
It's coming very soon! And thanks
im on my second year. Shit hard but this really cheer me up
Same
Studying and getting good job is whole different thing btw i got 90% and have all the skills and projects , still searching for good job... getting job is easy(kind of) but getting good job is at different level
Bruh a mech degree remodels your brain
@@parthpatel8944 are you from India?
@@parthpatel8944 you got 90% and you are still looking for a job...? What is the rank of the University you graduated from?
I am headed into my last semester of my ME degree. It was very difficult....(esp when you go to school with geniuses!) The first year math was the worst..horror show weed out classes. I attend a highly regarded university and ended up in ME after many graduating seniors in BME were telling me to change majors because no one was getting jobs. Those comments changed my life! After reading comments on youtube videos , etc I realized they were right. Best decision ever. I hustled for great internships both soph and junior year summers...and I received four job offers this fall. I just accepted a position with an aerospace company in an amazing city and I will be a design engineer. I did not need to major in "aerospace engineering", I also received an offer from a big 3 automaker in Detroit. My peers have received offer from medical device companies as well without BME degrees. It really is the most versatile of the engineering degrees IMO. Key to success is your internships while in college! I applied to over 60 each summer and got great company internships. Most companies hire interns between Sept and October for following summer so be aware!
What do internships do ?
I'm thinking of dropping my computer Engineering course credits for ME do you think it will be worth it?
I want to get into robotics with mechanical engineering. Be able to help and repair them if needed. Example build or fix a robotics cooking machine.
I completed my degree in mechanical engineering and I was never able to find a job. found a good internship but wasn't able to find a job after that. I don't consider myself a genius but i was pretty good with math and physics. I had a part time job during college and that didn't help tbh, so my personal experience is that y degree didn't work out for me. thinking about it perhaps computer science was the degree for me, or maybe med school because i was very good at reading. Nowadays I have found jobs related to tech support, which is not that bad but my dream of finding something related to product design is dead.
truth is that once you have an engineering degree you're like an all terrain truck. you can basically do anything that you want, but finding a job that you like is another story. My dream was to become a product designer but that's another 2 years with a master's degree, which i couldn't afford. my degree i can honestly say ruined my career path, i put all the effort and still couldn't find a job. Ended up working in an energy company as a data entry guy. My advise would be, be very careful with a degree that you don't love. I never liked it and wish I could change that. I think my true love was computer science or med school.
Good luck everyone.
I’m on the same boat. My first job, which I have right now, is a maintenance engineer and I hate it. I can’t get a different position unless I become entry level engineer.
Well what are you doing here then go online and enrol. Stop whinnying you still got your life ahead off you.
You can still get a software engineering job
Yes I'm a 3rd year mechanical engineering student from India and the condition here is exactly as you said!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I believe you 😂😂😂😂
4TH SEM BRUH😂
NO WORRIES WE R GONNA END UP EITHER IN TCS/INFOSYS OR GONNA LAND IN ABROAD UNIV
@@mea_768_yashkotawadekar8 me too 4th sem bro. Don't loose u r hope. Try hard and get a job u like , u can't get anything without doing hardwork, Meach has lot of scope
@@visweshkumar3253 thnx mate
Just so people know BLS, the source he uses has Mechanical Engineers at having 316,000 total jobs and a growth rate of 4% which is average. Also it should be noted that a large amount of new openings come from older engineers retiring or moving to management.
4% over *10 years* which is the important bit.
Not to mention there are other job titles that mechanical engineers can apply to such as “engineering intern,” or “general engineer.” BLS is a ballpark of course, I get it.
I’m a ME major & I’m just here for motivation lol. Need to remind myself why I abandoned a social life & why I’m studying 15 hours a day with MINIMAL free time.
Which university are you in? What is the world rank of your university?
Yay! A detailed video on a particular major that I thought about! I know a couple of people (I'll admit, all guys, though they don't really care if I'm a girl) who are taking this major, so now I have something to show them.
Sorry for not responding lately, I have been busy beyond words with school and applying to internships.
Yeah these specific degree videos don't do well with the algorithm because they're too niche, but people ask for them so I deliver.
@@ShaneHummus I guess if it helps I liked as many of your videos as I could. Hopefully that helps.
suggestions: supply chain, industrial engineering technology, civil engineering
Noted yo
So you don’t think that financial engineering is the perfect career then????
You mean business management and poly bridge?
Industrial engineering is easy mode. At the University of Wisconsin they would give you a full grade boost when you were taking classes with MEs. You were not expected to be able to do the math that real engineers did, but you get paid more when you get a job.
@@needparalegal At my school, it was like that for civil engineers. MEs had to have a C or better for all core and general ed classes and CE just needed a D- to continue on to the next class. So all of the MEs would be panicking in their physics course while the CEs mostly just chilled.
This is a very sensible answer.
it's funny how one of the cons Shane mentioned was the need to constantly update knowledge due to changes in technology. I honestly find that a pro because one of the most exciting things for me as an engineer is to learn about new technology haha
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As a student this degree is very difficult and rigorous to go through but trust will come with the skills you learn and will be worth it putting on your resume 😮💨
You can do it, Jeremy!
I am now making my phd in mechanical engineering and i love it 💪
Wow so great
Have a gpa of 2.6 and am not the brightest but want to get into mechanical engineering after i graduate. Hope for nothing but success
I have been a graduate mechanical engineer since 1957. I chose mech over aero and electrical [ both of which I considered ], because I preferred something more general, which in turn I thought would give me wider career choices. Apparently as with most the mechs I have never regretted my choice. Furthermore, I respected all the other members of my graduation class, We started off with only 32 of us of which only about two thirds graduated when they were supposed to, the others having to come back and repeat some courses. One of those never actually did graduate, but nonetheless less carved out a great career, and was involved with putting a space probe round Saturn.
All that's good stuff, so let me mention some of the realities and downsides.
Most engineers will probably spend most of their careers as a salary earner. In practice this means that they end up paying a lot of tax during their careers, so depending on family commitments, it's hard to save a lot.
Funnily enough most of my course material ended up being of little use in the real world, since much of it seemed to be concerned with steam engines and locomotives. So the degree was basically an obstacle course which is as good a test as you will encounter for measuring dedication, patience and the ability to work hard at many things which do not interest you [ we had ONE elective : EXTRA math ]
I often regretted that the university course did not include something on human psychology, because throughout my career I found that the actual engineering or design component was much easier than having to deal with a bunch of idiots whose life seemed to be dedicated to seeing that your project would fail. And of course the downside of most engineering careers is being dogged by the difficulty of dealing with the beancounters. Thank the Lord for somebody like Elon Musk who has essentially eliminated so-called ' engineering managers '. Most engineers I know are natural managers who know instinctively how best to handle all the different elements of the job without a ' manager ' second guessing them at every turn.
Thank you for the info
I'm going into Mechanical Precision Engineering
This is very good advice thank you!!
I don't regret getting my ME degree. I never thought I would work as an engineer. I thought I would do ME as undergrad and then do MBA. But after graduating I discovered that I was no good for school.
Again, I don't regret it, it was mainly a character building thing. But I think that if I had to do it again, I would do Economics or something less rigid in exchange of having more fun and a more enjoyable college experience.
In terms of confidence, I do agree....People think more highly of you, when they know you are an ME and if you went to a good school, them more so.
I knew I wanted to be an engineer but I was torn in between electrical, mechanical, biomedical and electronic. I am on my second year and all of my courses (and the courses I have yet to do) give me a baseline understanding of all the other engineerings I like + expertise in the mechanical field. I think I'm going to decide to do a minor in biomed because fell in love with biomaterials in my first materials course and all of the mechanics I have learned are valuable to prosthetic design which I really like but had I chosen any other path, my mech undergrad degree is compatible with all the MSc in all the fields I liked. It is really easy to start with a Mechanical Engineering degree and then further your studies in a more specific engineering as you discover what interests you the most. I love my degree and it is really hard but I would not change it for anything.
i'm an older student, just finishing my sophomore year of mechanical engineering, and you aren't wrong. it is incredibly tough. i've been pretty lucky so far, but this section i'm in now is looking to be the toughest yet.
Brotha I feel your pain. I quit my job at 35 to go back to school for ME. My fall semester will consist of: Fluid dynamics 1, Mech Materials w/L, Junior Eng Design, Eng Mat, and Eng Ethics. FML
@@TheC130navigator yeah, i'm 34, just ending my sophomore year. diff eq, engineering physics 2, and solids (or strength of materials)
@@pharynx007 make sure you learn that shit man because you’ll be using all of it. I really mean all of it. Good luck and cheers friend
How are you guys finding Mech Eng ? What made you change career ?
@@161BMW it is pretty tough so far, and i hear the junior year is probably the worst, so i have that to look forward to. (and having my entire sophomore year online has really been frustrating, though there are lots of good resources online)
i got out of the navy and did nothing for a few years, living off savings, so i didn't really "change" careers, as decide to finally get off my ass and do something.
I just graduated from Mech.Eng. I love it, but I wake up everyday wishing I was a touring musician...
im actually like u right now though i m graduated quite long time ago
Im about to finish my commercial pilot license but jumping right into ME when I finish, fell in love w the theoretical part in my current study but wanna learn moreee
I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a plan to getting my masters in Aerospace. I'm trying to get an in within the Dept. Of Defense because from my childhood, I knew I wanted to do something like the military, but got disqualified due to my medical history. This seemed like the second best thing and has been my plan since starting college.
ok, weirdo.
I’m 48-years-old, I’m horrible at math, but I’m fascinated with the prospect of designing/ building machines and understanding how they work. I would like to go back to school for a degree in mechanical engineering. Given my situation, is this possible, or is it a pipe dream?
You are going to need to be adept at math to pass the classes. I recommend looking into some mechanical technology programs or computer aided design. ME’s lean heavily on their technicians.
I'm in my second-to-last semester, worried that it might not be... Gosh, I feel a little empty saying that. Controls and Labview are tough. >
Shane - I have to say, your analysis was absolutely spot on! Actually, accurate in all respects which is remarkably rare. I received my BSME in 1978, Doctorate in 1984. The flexibility of an ME background allowed me to change jobs every 7 or 8 years in industrial research (establishing a new specialty), thus allowing me to remain in a desirable location (Santa Barbara). BTW - almost bought a GT2RS like the one on your shelf (but full-size), but was able to squeeze back into a Miura instead and keep by lowly GT4.
Wow this is so informative. Good thing I'm studying Mechanical engineering. Thanks for the information such a big help to me 😊
mechanical engineering at virginia tech for me was brutal but i stuck it out. first job out of school still had a lot to learn. but after 6 yrs of working i studied and passed the P. E. that was in 1989. i have no regrets. it has been great working in the power generation industry. it was tough at first. but over the years i acquired a love for ME. once i liked it it was all down hill. am comfortably retired now. it's a great career but need to have the math aptitude and work hard.
Mechanical Engineer here, graduated last year in July 2020 with an overall B+ grade or a 2:1 in UK or a 3.56/4 GPA with a couple of months of intern experience on the side, other part-time odd jobs experience and also volunteered a bit during my student years and I still have been jobless for the past 10 months. Applied to probably more than a thousand places while constantly improving my resume for time and cover letter. Can't land an entry level job. Life sucks for me.
This is the reality of the degree, you are not alone my friend!
My son too
How about now?
@@Dcashkid24 Still don't. I stopped applying for engineering positions because I barely ever got any response back and the pay for entry level positions was shit.
I managed to get a commission based sales job which paid more than what engineers with 10+ years of experience make. The pros are (1) The pay. (2) You get to learn a very important life skill i.e. to sell and convince other people to get what you want. The cons are: there's a lot of pressure involved and targets that you have to meet.
Right now I'm in midst of switching my career to Data Science and also looking to create more sources of income via some side businesses etc.
What I've realised is that Engineering isn't the only way to make a good living (which my inexperienced self once thought). There countless more and even better ways where you can monetize your creativity and analytical skills to have the kind of lifestyle you want.
I think engineering is a little overrated to be honest. I've heard horror stories of people having an extremely hard time landing engineering job. It's extremely location dependant even for mechanical engineering. Yes, it's possible you can be hired for some other job because people think you are smart, but I question whether most people are doing this out of necessity or desire. For instance, my year, over 100 people graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from my college, did I see 100 local new grad engineer roles? Nope.
Work experience is the most important thing for a job in engineering
I bet most of them got jobs within a couple of months though, and they make more money starting off than most other graduates do after years of experience. your experience may be bad, but definitely not enough to prove it is overrated. I live in California where most people who put in the effort graduated with a job offer
@@christiannunez5913 My experience is good. The bad experiences are of multiple people I know. Not all of them found engineering jobs in 3 months. Most? I don't even know if I can say that after a year. Some moved on to other career fields instead of engineering because of low job prospects. Competition is very high for the jobs that are out there. The actual growth of engineering is low. This is supported by BLS. 3% growth over 10 years.
Honestly, where a lot of engineers fail is the networking part. I’m graduating in May and I’ve had two internships and have a job offer. Not everyone can say that, but I’m also not your stereotypical college engineer student. A lot of engineers who graduate may not even want to go into engineering afterwards as mentioned in the video.
@@christiannunez5913 again, like he said, LOCATION is important. California has a lot of engineering companies and opportunities. May not be the same in other places
You can't even imagine how happy I would be if you made a video about hospitality management
I am a mechanical engineer and I am now a industrial sales engineer .
Soo how is it going...
Sales is always where the money is...
not a bad way to go! It's about clarity and being a go-getter as much as it is about memorizing lots of stuff
Im a 5th year Mechanical Engineering who has somewhat realized that I dont want to be an engineer after college! I picked it for its flexibility, and have been waiting to find something I’m passionate about, but done seem to be very excited by the technical aspects of the work.
I have thought about going into engineering education (becoming a teacher), working for a non profit, or going into something completely different! I enjoy working collaboratively, being of service, and empathizing with people to help solve their problems.
Any advice for getting through my last year/what to do next? Thanks everyone!
Hey Dominick! Is there be anyway I can contact you to maybe set up an interview? I am a high school student and I have to interview someone in Mechanical engineering, you look like the perfect person! It would be awesome if this can happen. Have a nice day!
Thank you for this. I'm looking to go back to school, because my first degree was trash and I had basically got lazy. It is what it is. But I think I'll do some math & lower courses at the community College before spending big bucks on a bachelors
Glad to see that I'm not the only one considering this path after my first degree.
What was your first degree
@Thanos The Mad Titan psychology. They said a Bachelors degree in that would open so many doors. That was when I first started. By the end, every job wanted a masters, and I was sick of the school I was at. So I continued with that degree just to be finished
@@Rogo213 nothings wrong with Starting over
@@justdanie7613 Agreed. I'm in a sort of similar position, trying to get a Bachelor's at 27. Good luck!
I would love to see a “Is a Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree worth it?” :)
Is it? Some please answer.
Actually I got an internship in a machine manufacturing company in SCM with my Mechanical engineering degree, so you might only need ME degree and great networking.
Hey Shane!
Can you make a video on Mechatronics Engineering?
I waaaant
I watch this kind of videos if i get burned out to my online class, and basically losing hope finishing my Mech Engineering Degree.
😂😂😂I lost hope with my Mechatronics degree... Quit for a year and studied Data Science. Now I am going back to formally get that degree and DS cert... Don't be like me. Study hard.
Work harder and get smarter than expected. u will regain u r hope
Can you please make a video on a Civil Engineering Degree?
I’m stuck on mechanical and software 🥺🥺 mechanical sounds more for me but software I believe is the future and mechanical seems hard to get a job as an entry level .
Both are great, go for the one you're most passionate about
Don’t think too much, you can learn software stuff on your own. Any engineering degree is pretty good
Do Mechatronics then
Same :d software engineering has a future. Mechanical engineering is a very old engineering. And I'm not sure about mechanical engineering. At least Mechanical engineering in Turkey died. Too many people study mechanical engineering here :d
@@ramizday3566 yeah, then in your case it would probably be better to study software engineering
1 year out of my ME degree! First job I’m on an EE team funny enough
I am from the UK.I would say the best degree in Mechanical Engineering is the M.Eng.This can be 4 or 5 years long.You
have one year professional placement and when you complete the M.Eng.,you are academically qualified to become a
Chartered Engineer .(C.Eng.)after a few years Experience.Go for it.
Hi i m a PG in Engg from leeds, uk....now i did complete my Masters of Advanced mechanical engineerig from leading univetsity of Australia...could you please advise me suitable placement?
The comment about the engineers studying all the time while the business (or any arts) majors were partying all the time is spot on. Exactly the same experience.
Do you plan on doing a worth it video on electrical engineering?
That's for Monday next week 😁
@@ShaneHummus thanks been waiting for that too
Electrical brings some nightmares 😛 you got brains!
HIIII I AM A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1st YEAR STUDENT. I MANIFEST SUCCESS ON THIS CAREER HUHUHU even though I'm not that good at math and science but I'll do what I can at its finest
In the core, there are 3 engineerings - Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical. All other engineering degree, is subset or combination of these 3.
I agree but civil is absolutely one of the OG disciplines. It's THE oldest discipline. So there are 4 branches total. In fact I would be okay even if you took chemical out and replaced it with civil.
Great video! I am in my junior year of mechanical engineering currently. It’s kind of hard but very interesting especially in my eng. materials class rn.
Studying and getting job based on what you study is different thing.. practical or industrial experience is much more important
*This is absolutely amazing! Great job*
I was a mechanical engineer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1980-2011. My area of expertise was scientific instrumentation. The first half of my career was developing air pollution instruments for the Environmental Protection Agency. During the second half of my career I was the instrumentation manager for a DNA production line during the Human Genome Project and subsequent DNA sequencing projects at the Joint Genome Institute. I retired from the University of California system in 2011. It was a great career.
And now I'm studying mechanical engineering, it's been 3 years. One year again to get BSc (S.T. in Indonesia)
What is the rank of your university
You should do one like this on Physics and Astronomy.
Great video!, before you release the video about Chemical Engineering, I suggest you discuss one of the biggest topics about it which is "Do chemical engineers have to work at a plant?". Where alot of people would rather use their chemical engineering degree to not travel far and to work somehow more flexibily like at an office job or even from home. Thank you and keep it up!
Man I just needed the motivation to continue this degree.
It's been a while since viewing your videos. (bc I study mech engineering 😅) thank you 😊
Thank you ,l got exactly what l wanted
I'm a 3rd year Mechanical Automotive Engineering Student. I love cars but I struggle at maths. I am barely surviving with online classes because of the Covid. Once I had the thought of dropping out. I hope my fruit of labour at the end of the road is worth it.
Hope you stick to it, I am considering this degree. I am really into the automotive industry as well. Can you tell me what college you are getting your degree through?
@@Spartenbeast117 it's fine as you have interest in it. I love the automotive world aswell. Its just the calculation part is kinda difficult for me that loses my interest.. But the other classes that are related to cars and designing, I'm all for it. If you love cars, why not go for it? Automotive industry is a giant industry
@@Spartenbeast117This is the exact same for me
I truly want to apply for the mechanical engineering. But I’m wondering if it would be a problem since I have never faced or participated in physics and math olympics. Moreover, I have never tried myself in creating machines. I don’t really know how to explain my reason for applying for this major in my student plan/motivation essay.
An American view! If money is most important to you, go by this advice or just start with business. Instead I would recommend doing an internship and thinking about which products you would want to work on. Consider whether this is realistic
I watched you all videos and I like them, can you kindly make video on"HOTEL MANEGMENT" degree related please
Currently a senior undergraduate student finishing up my last year of college as Meche. Struggling to find an internship, but looking for entry level job.
Here in Africa ,it doesn't give a good salary...We engineers end up suffering alot,if you don't do it in entrepreneurship view
yep it doesnot hav a salary here in africa, although iam graduated with 3.8 gpa , i would say it is a shit here 😂😂😂
@@mohamedsambo5929 Here in Pakistan, it's even worse. I graduated with a 3.56 GPA from London, United Kingdom. And I haven't been able to land a single entry level job since I graduated (in July 2020) i.e. for the last 10 months. Eventhough I have done a few internships, part-time odd jobs and volunteer work. It's really hard out there for your average Joe.
@@muhammadabubakr720 facts
Change how you think dear...!!
@@OstendAkanyi its facts thou ,commented while i was a student and now in entry level getting those peanuts 😅
I did a degree in accounting but was always fascinated by engineering and always found myself involved in engineering stuff understood then and was quite fascinated...... wanting to take a mechanic engineering classes all the way quite excited
im really into engineering and politics, and I've been tempted to change majors to poli sci. my freshman year has been tough but i want to keep at it in mech e, as i don't need a poli sci degree to go to law school and even potentially run for office
Thanks. Just got a bachelor degree in ME and worrying about career. Feeling better now.
Awesome video. Would you consider making a similar one for Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering has bad stats to be honest. Too many people are graduating with it.... Maybe if you live in very specific areas with an unusually high demand.
Chemical is a great field if you can find an opportunity. But the rough part I’ve seen is engineers struggling to get jobs to the point I even got a comment saying how a chemical engineer switched to nursing. Gotta do research before just going into it blindly. Best of luck! 👍
@@alexisidro Odd. My friend also switched from Chem to nursing.