Thinking about switching majors (Material Science Engineering)

My brother majored in Material Science, and it's worked out really well for him. One major benefit is that he had a muuuuuuch easier time finding internships and research opportunities.

He now works in plastics (injection molding), which is arguably the least-sexy material, but he really likes it. He works fully-remote and his work-life balance is pretty unbeatable. He makes $115k/yr (graduated 2017) and has developed a very marketable skillset.

He also just knows a lot about molecules and crystals and shit. Like, we'll be driving and he'll see some random mountain and I'll get a lesson on how the molecular structure caused that rock to look a certain way. And he's really good at judging the quality of consumer materials/products.

Honestly, MatE's don't seem to face the same dilemma that often affects ChE's -- Pick 2: Good Pay/Good Job/Good Location. I hate to admit it, but I'd suggest MatE over ChE. And don't get me wrong, I have a great job and ChE has treated me quite well. But MatE just seems better in a lot of ways.

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