It is true there are more job opportunities for engineers. And salaries projections are clearer for engineers.
However, you should study Physics. The world needs some more researchers to develop new theories and ideas that engineers can put to use.
Engineering if you want a shot at getting a job.
depends on what you want like designing great spaceships and building cars for engineers
Studying wormholes and blackholes for physics
Ask yourself this question.
Would you get more pleasure out of building a particle accelerator or interpreting the results?