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re: OT Engineers- do you have a Masters Degree? Was it worth it?
Posted on 7/12/17 at 10:54 am to TheDrunkenTigah
Posted on 7/12/17 at 10:54 am to TheDrunkenTigah
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but getting a masters and stopping short of getting a Phd puts you in an awkward place.
This!
I thought I was going to get my MS in mechanical engineering and then get paid. Realized quickly the MS wasn't the golden ticket.
Ended up staying and getting the PhD. If you like cutting edge research, design, and analysis, the PhD opens a lot of doors. If you want to work your way up through a process dependent company, the PhD closes doors.
This post was edited on 7/12/17 at 10:55 am
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Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:00 am to NYNolaguy1
No I don't. I know several that do have masters in BA. I guess it's up to the individual as the degree didn't seem to help as the individuals experience, skills and ability to get things done. I know some guys who are truly gifted when it comes to the academic part of engineering and went to top schools that have not done much in their careers because they are too introverted and don't get along with people.
Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:04 am to Tigeralum2008
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It depends on what you want to be as an engineer.
If you want to eventually be a "Subject Matter Expert" at your plant or maybe a researcher at a university, a Masters in Engineering will pay dividends
If you are looking to be a Senior level manager/executive then I would wait until you have worked for a company for a few years then ask them to send you to get your MBA
This is as good a suggestion as you'll get. A masters in engineering does not usually pay dividends that exceed the extra 2 years of working unless you are seeking a very specific career path that requires or expects it. Even the "Subject Matter Experts" that I've seen tend to be guys with more relevant experience and industry respect as opposed to more education.
Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:05 am to NYNolaguy1
What happened to the boobs, OP?
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THEM?!
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THEM?!
This post was edited on 7/12/17 at 11:06 am
Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:07 am to TigerstuckinMS
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THEM?!
I suspect higher powers are at work...
Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:08 am to NYNolaguy1
Also, whatever you do, don't be a shitty Project Manager. Great PM's are rare these days.... 
Posted on 7/12/17 at 11:09 am to NYNolaguy1
I got my BSBE and worked for 8 years. Just started a MBA program this year. A masters in engineering would not be beneficial in my career path. Plus MBA is way easier 
Posted on 7/12/17 at 12:26 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
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If you want to work for NASA, Moffatt & Nichols, GE, Boeing, General Dynamics, etc.........
I have worked for two of the entities you have listed, if you browse open technical positions on their websites it is obvious a masters degree is not a negative and in most cases is considered equivalent to experience.
Typical listing from GE.
"Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
•A minimum of 12 years of software development experience along with established leadership credentials across disciplines and functions within a product OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience OR PhD with 5 years of experience."
Posted on 7/12/17 at 12:44 pm to EA6B
My company paid for my Masters in ChemE. I went at night while working full time. I was so ready to graduate. It was very hectic. Took I think 6 semesters. Had NO FREE TIME AT ALL.
It was worth it to me. Got some pretty good raises afterwards.
It was worth it to me. Got some pretty good raises afterwards.
This post was edited on 7/12/17 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 7/12/17 at 1:02 pm to NYNolaguy1
Go for it... especially if you know what kind of work you will be or want to be doing. I wish I had more schooling on some of the specialized subject matter I deal with (structures/foundations that support vibrating equipment).
(I'm an S.E. w/ 20+ years experience BTW)
(I'm an S.E. w/ 20+ years experience BTW)
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