From an exit perspective there's no real difference. The difference is a designated degree vs an undesignated one. For BSME's there are specific courses that must be offered. BSE's are much more interdisciplinary, which might be useful if your son wants to dabble in aerospace engineering.
It really doesn't matter from a hiring perspective. If it's a BSE you just list your major as Mechanical Engineering as opposed to BSME. What's far more important is his grades, extra-curriculars, and internships/work experience.
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From an exit perspective there's no real difference. The difference is a designated degree vs an undesignated one. For BSME's there are specific courses that must be offered. BSE's are much more interdisciplinary, which might be useful if your son wants to dabble in aerospace engineering.
It really doesn't matter from a hiring perspective. If it's a BSE you just list your major as Mechanical Engineering as opposed to BSME. What's far more important is his grades, extra-curriculars, and internships/work experience.
Feel free to follow up with any questions.
Source: UM, BSE in Mechanical Engineering '18