On a scale of 1-10 how hard is it to get a engineering degree?

About an 8 out of 10 with 10 being the most difficult due to the mixture of both math and science required to graduate. I was good at both math and science in general but had a tougher time with Physics II and Electrical Engineering course.

My advice to you would be to try it and then stick with it even if it takes you longer to graduate as it will be worth it. We need Engineers of all types and it will be easier to find an Engineering job than as an accountant at this time.

Also, Engineers use applied math instead of having to develop their own formulas (except some of those in Research type positions) and as such don't use much calculus in their daily jobs. Therefore, it make Engineering much more fun using analytical solutions to problems.

I work with a lot of Mechanical Engineers in the oil & gas industry. They typically are involved in both designing and maintaining oilfield pumping equipment, offshore structures, vessels, etc. Some like the hands-on work and getting their hands dirty while others prefer to work from offices. The market affords all types of Engineering positions.

Engineering is surely not easy. Reasoning capacity is must. From 0 to 10 for me was an 8. If you can handle geometry, trigonometry and algebra, then you should be able to handle all the math that you will have learn to be engineering (calculus 1-3, differential equations...etc). I don't think you have to be math whiz, but the better you are in math, the easier you will handle analytical engineering problems.

For mechanical engineering, and understanding of physics is of the utmost importance. Mechanical Engineers bring solution to human problems by designing machines or mechanical systems.

I would give it a 9

Any time someone gives you a desciption of what any engineer does they are doing wo from only one perspective. I can't begin to list all of the things a mechanical engineer might do.

Getting through college math is probably the hardest part for most folks. Working as an engineer, understanding the basics of science and how to solve problems is a much more important factor.

I was in your same posit on......some what

i have average math skills but i love science and understand it

so i went for industrial engineering. its a more hands on degree. you learn about engineering but more of managing a factory and making things more efficient.

my teacher told me industrial engineers and the guys who take all the mechanical engineers information and you make sure i can be made and you over see the process. personally i hate being stuck behind a desk. this way its hands on, u get to see everything that done, and trig is the highest math you need

i would google industrial engieering it would give u a better descriptions then i did

Its 10. You have to have lots of resources to take this course. However, there is one formula i can recommend for you to become a succesful engineer. You dont have to excel in math and physics but you have to have at least above average skill on both. The formula is:

Patience x Determination = Engineering. I used multiplication (x) because of an x factor, and that is Love. You just have to love it. Love every challenge it will offer you.

Engineers Rule!!! Goodluck

I was good in math. I started out with an engineering major. I had a totally boring calculus teacher and a totally boring physics teacher. You have to be good in these plus like them to be an engineer. If you don't like them, you'll dread it.

I ended up switching to biology but don't let that influence you. I just thought I'd let you know the "end of the story", which is that I now teach algebra and computer science in a high school.

10 - hard. I have never heard of any high school that has an accredited engineering degree.

On topic yes the above poster is right, we NEED MORE GIRLS IN ENGINEERING!

I don't do mechanical engineering, I do electrically but essentially you don't have to be a genius to do engineering.

If you LIKE IT, and are willing to WORK for it?? Then I say go for it, you won't regret it at all!

You can simply do a google search on what mechanical engineers do, but really let's face it: They design vehicles, engines, turbines, treadmills, vacuum cleaners etc.

What do we electrical engineers do? design and manufacturer TVs, your so L33T latest intel microchips that no-gooder people brag about having purchased and got ripped off literally, iPhones, sensors, satellites, PSP, PS3, XBOX...Yes what don't we do?? :)

for me it would be a 4. I am excellent at math, and highly inclined scientifically. I am like a real-life MacGyver if that helps. So yes an engineering degree would be easy for me. I can't imagine not having strong math skills and doing it though. Sounds like a miserable job choice...

To give you an idea of what you well be learning.

Tex A+M Univ. made a 31 hr video tutorial for undergrad FE exam.

That alowes you be an intern .

http://engineeringregistration.tamu.edu/tapedrevie...

This is dated yet should show you the depth ahead.

For each of the presentations you will find

Tape presentations (Real Video or AVI)

Original notes to accompany the presentation. (PDF)