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What degree do you have to have to become an engineer?

What degree do you have to have to become an engineer?

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Joseph’s Answer

I'd agree with Noah, a bachelor's or masters in engineering is best, and if you're targeting a specific field of engineering, then a specialist engineering degree in that area (eg aerospace) is even better.

It's worth noting however that it's not the only route - any degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) can be used as a route into engineering. Certainly many physicists end up working more as engineers than scientists, especially in my field - there's a lot more nuclear engineers I know that trained as physicists rather than engineers.
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Noah’s Answer

A bachelor's in some sort of engineering will typically due and a masters will give you more opportunities. But honestly, if you can get into a good bachelor's program and due well in it and get good internship/work experience then you can secure some amazing jobs in engineering. It's a very in demand field and with the rise of the internet more and more people are flocking to CS degrees leaving high monetary demand for engineers. I also suggest specializing in something like chemical or aerospace engineering. It'll tighten your job prospects and probably make you more hirable.
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Dan’s Answer

There are multiple engineering degrees, electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil, aeronautical, industrial, and biomedical so you get to pick the one that most appeals to you. Many companies require an accredited university degree specifically titled as an engineering degree although some companies are more lenient and will accept applicants with non-engineering degrees. It depends on the company and the specific job requirements. For example, a Computer Science major may be able to write software for an engineering application but that does not make him/her an engineer in the formal sense. A good way to evaluate a degree would be to determine if it had the word "engineer" in the degree title. An engineering bachelors program should also be ABET accredited and require at least four years of classes.
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Bill’s Answer

Hi Amari, I agree with the other answers with respect to a degree. In addition (and as a corollary to a degree), other traits and skills to help you become successful include being inquisitive, a problem solver, a critical thinker, and able to learn from your mistakes--important traits to possess in the Engineering field. One other skill that is frequently overlooked is being a good writer and having a solid understanding of the English language / grammar. You must be able to succinctly and clearly communicate your thoughts, methods, findings, and results to your supervisors, peers, and customers. Finally, to complement any degree that you seek, I highly recommend that you enroll in a Co-op or intern program at the university that you are attending (or plan to attend). The work experience that you gain while in school is invaluable to help you decide what specific Engineering areas that you do/do not want to pursue in your career. Additionally, the work experience gives you an advantage over someone who does not have that experience as you search for that career coming out of college. Keep asking those good questions!
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