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Originally Posted by Doctor Gandalf
I'm interested in continuing robotics into college (and hopefully finding a job working on robots!). I'm currently registered at my college-to-be as a computer engineer, but I'm considering switching to either ME or Comp Sci.
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Switching your major really comes down to what you enjoy. Consider that in much more detail. The best way to figure this out is to practice CAD, programming and electronics. Don't wait for a course to somehow open that magic door to what you enjoy, projects will guide you much faster than a course.
As far as a career in robotics, all of those degrees will help qualify for a robotics career. I know many people with backgrounds in computer engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science that have robotics careers.
I've also spent many years in the university setting studying robotics. If you decide you want to get a PhD in robotics, then plan to spend lots of time working in a professors lab and writing papers. If you start this as an undergrad, you significantly increase your chances of getting career at NASA, as a Professor or Robotics researcher.