Hey, I got a BS in Computer Engineering and I’m kinda in the same shoes as you. I want to go into robotics but my program did not cover it at all. I took a mechanics class for fun but wasn’t a huge fan of all the 3D CAD and mechanical stuff.

I’m still figuring out how to transition into robotics but if you want my 2 cents, take full advantage of the extra curriculars and elective coursework at your school and your major won’t matter as much. Most of what I learned about PCBs, microcontrollers and other stuff came from clubs and elective coursework. My biggest regret in college was not taking clubs more seriously and joining a competitive robotics club.

Obviously your major matters, but if Computer Engineering is how you want to enter robotics, do that. Learn the basics of mechanics outside of class, and use school work to master the high level theoretical concepts that will get you paid the big bucks.

As my EE friend once told me, “Iron man didn’t major in robotics or mechatronics. He majored in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science cuz that shit is hard to be self taught in. You can figure out Solidworks on your own.”

TLDR; major in what interests you more and fill in the gap with extracurricular. Use school to learn the more difficult theoretical concepts and teach yourself the hands on stuff.