Do you need to get go to grad school?
I am going to college for engineering, and was wondering you need to go to grad school to get a job an engineer, or if the basic four years will suffice.
#engineering ##gradschool
2 answers
Steve’s Answer
Grad school is not required for a career in engineering. Employers will look primarily at your course work and any outside activities or organizations you support. Many engineers benefit from an MBA—having a better understanding of business creates more opportunity for advancement into management. While an MBA adds at least another year to your university education, it usually translates into 10% more money annually and likely differentiates you from similar candidates for the same job.
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Peter’s Answer
Ismar:
I might add to Johnson's answer, above. Graduate School can be a great option for an Engineer who wishes to specialize in a subject area. My own background is a good example. I went to graduate school and got a Masters Degree in Water Resources Engineering. This led to a very fulfilling career in water supply, water quality improvement and stream restoration. I suggest that after you get your Bachelor's Degree, you join a Consulting Firm and get a few years of basic engineering experience. You should then be in a good position to judge whether an advanced degree would be an advantage for you.
Good Luck, Pete Sturtevant, PE