Hello Everyone:
So here is a little background on myself.
I recently graduated with an ABET accredited BSMET (Mech. Eng. Tech) degree and I passed the FE Exam. I have been working as a manufacturing engineering for almost a year now. Prior to graduating, I was working in the civil/transportation/pavement management fields as an intern for a municipality. Overall, I managed to accumulate about four and one half years of experience from this internship.
I know it seems weird that I would pursue a mechanical degree when I was working in the civil field. In hindsight (which we all know is 20/20), I should have switched majors and gone civil… The past is the past... So that brings me here - posting on this forum…
After a year in industry, I am realizing that I enjoyed what I did during my internship, more so than I do working in the manufacturing industry. Also, add in the fact that I have a technology degree, which from what I have noticed (at least in my area) does not hold much value, or though it seems.
I am considering going back to school, problem is, I do not know which path to take. Basically, I have thought of two different options, as far as returning to school is concerned.
Option 1 – Go back to school and get another BS. I would be going back for a BS in Civil.
Option 2 – Go back to school and get a MS. I would be going back for a MS in Civil.
I know another BS seems redundant, but I am afraid that my technology degree will still haunt me and hinder my ability to pursue employment with some agencies, even with a MS.
So I guess my first question is, does anyone have a technology BS and a MS?
Does the MS completely replace the BS in terms of seeking employment?
I would assume that a BS will provide a more overall look at civil engineering topics, where a MS will focus specifically on a certain aspect of civil, is that correct?
From what I have been told, a PE is more important in civil than a MS, can anyone confirm or deny this statement?
In my state, those with technology degree are eligible to take the FE and PE Exams. Those with technology degrees need an additional 2 years of experience for a total of 6 years in order to sit for the PE Exam. That being said, I know that I can sit for the PE either way.
I want to see if anyone else has done what I am thinking about doing and I want to hear about the experience. I am also looking for information/opinions on what to do in this situation.
Thanks
So here is a little background on myself.
I recently graduated with an ABET accredited BSMET (Mech. Eng. Tech) degree and I passed the FE Exam. I have been working as a manufacturing engineering for almost a year now. Prior to graduating, I was working in the civil/transportation/pavement management fields as an intern for a municipality. Overall, I managed to accumulate about four and one half years of experience from this internship.
I know it seems weird that I would pursue a mechanical degree when I was working in the civil field. In hindsight (which we all know is 20/20), I should have switched majors and gone civil… The past is the past... So that brings me here - posting on this forum…
After a year in industry, I am realizing that I enjoyed what I did during my internship, more so than I do working in the manufacturing industry. Also, add in the fact that I have a technology degree, which from what I have noticed (at least in my area) does not hold much value, or though it seems.
I am considering going back to school, problem is, I do not know which path to take. Basically, I have thought of two different options, as far as returning to school is concerned.
Option 1 – Go back to school and get another BS. I would be going back for a BS in Civil.
Option 2 – Go back to school and get a MS. I would be going back for a MS in Civil.
I know another BS seems redundant, but I am afraid that my technology degree will still haunt me and hinder my ability to pursue employment with some agencies, even with a MS.
So I guess my first question is, does anyone have a technology BS and a MS?
Does the MS completely replace the BS in terms of seeking employment?
I would assume that a BS will provide a more overall look at civil engineering topics, where a MS will focus specifically on a certain aspect of civil, is that correct?
From what I have been told, a PE is more important in civil than a MS, can anyone confirm or deny this statement?
In my state, those with technology degree are eligible to take the FE and PE Exams. Those with technology degrees need an additional 2 years of experience for a total of 6 years in order to sit for the PE Exam. That being said, I know that I can sit for the PE either way.
I want to see if anyone else has done what I am thinking about doing and I want to hear about the experience. I am also looking for information/opinions on what to do in this situation.
Thanks