What benefits does a PE license give you?

HyperionOmega
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:50:09 +0000

Hello all,
I am a high school senior thinking about studying engineering (software, industrial, or materials) and I was wondering what the direct benefits of obtaining a PE license are. My uncle in an EE for a huge defense contractor and he’s very successful without his PE, as is my cousin, a ME, who works for the same company. So, is getting a PE license really worth the extra effort?
Any answers would be appreciated.