Thinking about doing Double Major

by Tyagi_Nikunj

I did my grad in CS, but no job prospects, I am curious about whether pursuing a double major at UTA, such as Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, would incur higher cost compared to a single major?

Any sort of guidance or suggestion would be great!

6 replies

Abhishek_Nagaraja

Hi,

I think it would totally depend on what job market you want to get into, or if you want to do a double major just for knowledge. If it’s for knowledge go for it, but, if you are thinking of doing a double major for having a better chance of getting into a job, it would depend on where you want to work.

Also, did you complete undergrad or grad in CS?

and, also why choose a different sector/program such as Mech and Aero after completing Computer Science?

Instead of a double major, I would suggest a PhD, there is more value in PhD and easier and better jobs.

Saanvi_Rao

Talk to your advisor. Credits should count for both then need to make sure you have enough for both. Cost will obviously increase but should NOT be a 2X increase. I expect a 25-30% increase of just one.

Tyagi_Nikunj

I did my grad in CS

Tyagi_Nikunj

I don’t know, aerospace engineering seems like a viable option for me because there are not much job prospects in CS as of nopw. And honestly, I do not want to go for PHD.

Puneet_Thakur

You would need more credit hours to graduate. How many more would depend on the doubly major.

Puneet_Thakur

also from what I’ve been told, I believe once they add the double major option, you can’t take it off, maybe a myth, but definitely recommend reaching out to an advisor in the MAE department.

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