what's the difference between an electrical engineering and electronics engineering?
Asked by Aaron A
which field is wider? I think i can consider myself as a creative person. and i would like to further my studies in the engineering field but torn between those two progrms. help? thank you.

Best Answer:
I had the same dilemma when I planned to step into the engineering field. Currently I am doing my electrical engineering. I would like to share my experience about it. According to JNTU, Electrical Engg the core subjects Power systems, Electrical Machines and Control Systems. The syllabus consists of two electronics subjects for 2nd and 3rd years. The Electronics Engg consist of core in electronics subjects like Linear systems and Analog communication. As an electrical engg we get to learn concepts of electronics as well as core of electrical. So in the job market, electrical engineers tend to stand tall. But I suggest that you go in for electronics because most universities in India offer MATLAB in electronics and not in electrical. Specializing in MATLAB is the ultimate experience and has large returns [paycheck]. Electronics is a more wider field and as a creative person you have more opportunities. Current computer industry is asking for faster computing power and there is more requirements in this field. Electrical has a good scope, if not larger than Electronics, in India due to the need of power generation and power saving ideas. Talk to known people in both the fields and analyze the job market and your weaknesses and strengths with respect to both fields. In the end it is your passion that pulls you to any one of the fields. Finally, institutions like IITs and BITS offer dual course programs. If you are lucky enough to get such a program, you can opt for electronics as well as electrical. Get to know about courses in all the universities and choose the best. "Either be the best or be the best. If not atleast try to be the best."
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Answered by eternal wisdom

Oversimplified, the difference is this: electrical engineers work for power companies, like PG&E, while electronics engineers work for Apple and IBM. Electrical engineers study how electricity works--and design systems to generate it, store it, deliver it where it is needed, etc. They would also be involved in developing devices that use electricity, at least as far as the power is involved. Electronics engineers develop parts of complex products that use electricity, like microprocessors and circuit boards. Electronics is less of an exact science than electrical, and they would work with electrical engineers in designing the final product. The electrical engineering field might be broader, in terms of the number of jobs; but electronics might be more creative. I would suggest taking classes from both programs--get a taste of both before you make your final decision. Or, here's a wild idea...double major! Hey, it couldn't hurt.
Answered by busymom

electrical tends to be mains voltage plus so thats 240 here in the UK, but remember that is RMS value so its really 340 peak, and its ac so that 680 peak to peak. big kick, even bigger with 3 phase 415 rms used in industry. electronics tends to be 5v & 12v DC, doesnt hurt so much when you touch it.
Answered by alatoruk

Electonics engineering deals only with electronics. Electrical engineering includes the study of electronics as well as power systems.
Answered by Ticknax

hi I'm in electronics and unless your into design theres no money in it any more with consumers buying new all the time electrics is the better career nowadays with new build going on your chances of staying employed are better once you've learnt electrics it stays pretty much the same each year whereas with electronics it changing month by month my heads so full of stuff from valves trs ics etc and I'm still trying to get into other stuff but its relentless with different types and systems to learn about for little reward
Answered by rusty