PE and MS in ChE

BanjoHitter
Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:23:32 +0000

An MS in engineering isn’t really expected in industry, however most people do earn a master’s degree at some point (frequently an MBA).

My advice is that if you plan to do an MS, do it right after your BS. Take the GRE and apply to programs while in your senior year. Then when interviewing with employers, ask them if they pay for advanced degrees. Choose an employer that does (virtually all large companies pay for MS degrees now - MBA’s are another issue).

It’s harder to go back to school if you take a few years off (not only will you start to forget material and study skills, but you’ll also be ready to start a family).