Mechanical Engineering: Dream Career or Disappointment?

This video gives you an in-depth analysis of the mechanical engineering career and what it entails; what it is, what they do, degree path, salary, licenses, certifications, work environment, top paying industries, pros and cons, branches, and much more! A few notes: This video will give you an in-depth analysis of the mechanical engineering career path starting from school/college all the way to what it takes to succeed as a mechanical engineer. We will go over degree path, hardcore classes, certifications, licenses, whether or not masters and PhD degrees are useful, and of course, how much money you should expect, and job growth projections. By the end of this video, you’ll have a deep understanding on the mechanical engineering career, how it helps you improve your personal finance, and what it takes to succeed in the professional industry. One of the reasons I love mechanical engineering is because of its versatility and the exposure it gives to different fields including aerospace, ocean, civil, electrical, and others. It’s a good field ******NEW****** Additional links: 🚨 Video was helpful? Show some gratitude :) 🚨 The Entry Level Engineer’s Guide to Succeed in Corporate America, visit 🚨 The Engineering Student’s Guide to Jobs: 🚨 For 1:1 guidance/coaching/consulting sessions: 🚨 For business inquiries: askalexisidro@ Let’s connect and have fun on socials!: @realexisidro Timestamps: 0:00 Start here and overview of the video 1:32 What is mechanical engineering? 2:02 What do mechanical engineers actually do? 2:57 Core classes for MEs 5:35 Do MEs need programming classes? 7:14 How long does the ME degree take? Does it matter? 8:26 Should you get a Master’s in ME? 11:18 Does university name matter for ME? 14:39 Salaries: Do you make more money with M.S and PhD? PE? 19:17 Top paying industries for MEs 20:34 ME branches 22:58 Types of work environment for MEs 26:45 Paths beyond graduation (my observations) 29:33 ME job satisfaction and growth projection to 2030 31:40 ME licenses and certifications 34:57 Basic skills needed for industry (technical and soft) 41:47 Pros and cons of ME 44:33 Is ME a good path for you? #alexisidro