Engineering B.S. + M.S vs. Physics B.S. + Engineering M.S.

mikemac
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:24:04 +0000

you are not going to get an entry level job in engineering with a BA in physics. People with a BS in engineering are perfectly qualified for entry level jobs. A MS in engineering is helpful and leads to a bit better starting salary than a BS. However if you try to attend grad school to get a MS, assuming you find one that accepts you with a physics undergrad degree, the 1st thing they will do is require you to take most of the engineering courses you didn’t take.

If you want to be an engineer, go to the school that gives you the opportunity to earn a BS in it.