It really depends on the person. This may be an unpopular opinion today, but I strongly believe that someone doing what he loves will statistically be both happier and better off financially than someone in only for the money. So whatever makes their ears perk up: EE, chemistry, mechanical, math, physics, biology, etc.

And, as a complement, pick up a "computer-ish" minor to learn how to make a machine do your bidding. My 2c.

Thanks. And why is CS not in STEM?

> And why is CS not in STEM?

It sure is. If I said that it is not it was a typo.

What I was saying is that today I see a non-CS STEM major plus a CS-like minor as a better ticket for an undergrad (who will enter the job market in the next 2-4 years) than a CS major. Which was not the case for the last almost 30 years, when a pure CS major gave many folks an excellent start. My 2c.