BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Columbus State University (commonly referred to by locals as CSU) is a public institution of higher learning located in Columbus, Georgia. Founded as Columbus College in 1958, the university was...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Sure, but let's be realistic here. The purpose of graduate school is to open up doors that you cannot access through just an undergraduate degree. Taking a one year online "M.S" in an obscure...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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100% agree, No no no!! Unless it is at an ivy (the connections are worth it) but for 22k a year i am guessing it is not.keep your job!
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I got a BE and ME in Computer Engineering at the same time so there was no added tuition cost for me at my school. I guess the only thing I missed out on was 1 year of earnings since it was a 5 year...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters?
No!
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I think that depends on where you can go. If you can get your Master's at an Ivy or a school with a large network than it could definitely be worth it.
Also 100% yes if employer pays for it.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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You aren't going to find cheaper than $22k for a masters degree anywhere that is accredited. I actually thought you were talking about $22k/year. $22k for the entire MS is SUPER cheap.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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$45k for an MBA - UMUC?
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I wouldn't do a technical masters program in hopes of increased pay. Becoming an expert in your field will increase your pay much faster than another paper education.
There is some merit for...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Looks like the OP already decided, but I thought I'd weight in here. I have a BS, MS, and PhD in EE. MS and PhD are from an Ivy League institution with a very well respected ECE program. From my...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I agree with others that it's better to take classes while you're working and have your company pay for the degree. I got my MS Computer Engineering this route shortly after I graduated from college...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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"I've a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and i've a stable full-time job. Is it worth quitting my current job to pursue masters in either ECE or Computer Science ? It will cost me ~$22k...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I went back to school at age 32 and actually did far better than I did when I was in my 20s. I prioritized school, was able to better balance work/school/family/social life, and found that many of...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I'm 37, married, have two hooligans, and a demanding job.
I'm finding the masters program to almost be a vacation!
Not quite, but it's not bad at all, actually. I think I'm more focused now...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Thanks guys. really appreciate the inputs.:)
i think i'll wait couple more years and find a job that pays for MS program. i'll look more into management programs too if i decide to do it.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I've a feeling that the more older I get, the harder its to understand/learn things. So i think i'd better off getting my masters now than later.
I may look for tuition reimbursement for my next...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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It depends on whether the company is dominated by MBAs or by engineers/scientists. The former care about degrees, the latter more about performance.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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It will cost you more than $22k. What about your opportunity cost? If you're doing it for a year full-time, that's at least a year's salary that you're missing. Even if we assume you only get paid...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I've a dilemma. Hope someone can point me in the right direction.
I've a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering and i've a stable full-time job. Is it worth quitting my current job to pursue...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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will your company pay for it?
I got my doctorate right after BS (chem eng) and right now my employer is paying for my MBA (PT, almost done). I have contractual obligations with them afterwards (2...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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No, they don't have any reimbursement programs.
thanks for the reply.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Although you may be slightly further on your career path than I, I'll tell you my story and hopefully something proves valuable. I decided to pursue my M.S. in essentially electrical engineering...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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This is exactly what the EE friend I have has done. So far it seems to be paying off for him rather nicely. It's a good way to move up in the company too, since the boss is rarely the smartest...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Well it's alacarte, like $2100/class, 19 classes ~ $40k. If you add books and cases, probably about $200/class, that's another ~ $4k. My company pays for it all. Actually I charge the fees, get...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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In an earlier post, I said a cheap M.S. could open a door to an easy gig @ a community college, where trashy grad. degrees are the norm. I never suggested that this was a good idea for industry...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I'd just note that most people will tell you to roll into a graduate program out of ugrad because when you get a job and all the lifestyle upgrades that go with it, that makes it so much more...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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From a financial perspective if your paying for it and your currently making decent coin Id say probably not. From a personal standpoint only you can answer that. Some people love school.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Thanks will answer some of the questions.
1. Yes and No :lol:. I do enjoy learning but the thought of having sleepless nights and draining my bank worries me.
2. I think its hard to get a job...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Don't waste your time on a technical Masters. Get a managerial masters like an MBA. You are not going to learn anything technical in a technical masters program that will help you in your job. You...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I would suggest sticking with your job for now if you like it - but keep your eyes open for another one, and see if you can get one that will pay for you to get your masters - even if it's only 1...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I'd say give it a few more years. Get about 5 years of solid experience under your belt & that'll give you a better understanding of where you want to go with your career. If you want to stay...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I 100% agree. It will open up many more doors going this route.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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Keep the job, no tellin where this economy is headed
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I have a BSEE with many years experience, and have just started working on my masters in Engineering Management this summer.
Experience is more important at the beginning of your career, but a...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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If you're working as an engineer I'd recommend you focus more on getting your PE rating as opposed to MS.
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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In a technical field such as electrical or computer engineering, I find that the masters programs don't do much for your job unless you want something more research oriented. Most engineers learn the...
BS in Electrical Engineer. Full-time employee. Is it worth doing Masters ?
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I've been working in the engineering industry for about 3 years now. I decided to go back for my Masters in Mechanical Engineering. My only reason for doing so is because my employer is paying for...
