new_injuneer
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How important is it to have a Masters if I plan to go into structural engineering? I am a nontrad student doing a 2nd bachelors in Civil Engineering. Close to done.
The thing is, I already have a Masters in a somewhat related field. Planning.
I have talked to professors at my university and they say it is very possible to get hired with just a BSCE, so I'm more concerned about the Masters in terms of advancement opportunities down the road, or applying to experienced jobs later on where they 'prefer' someone with a Masters.
Can my Masters in planning be an adequate substitue after I already have work experience?
In other words, it's going to take me about another year to finish a Masters in Structural Engineering. I'll be looking at some debt. I'm not sure how much yet. Will it be worth it when I already have a Masters?
I know, my educational background is messy.
The thing is, I already have a Masters in a somewhat related field. Planning.
I have talked to professors at my university and they say it is very possible to get hired with just a BSCE, so I'm more concerned about the Masters in terms of advancement opportunities down the road, or applying to experienced jobs later on where they 'prefer' someone with a Masters.
Can my Masters in planning be an adequate substitue after I already have work experience?
In other words, it's going to take me about another year to finish a Masters in Structural Engineering. I'll be looking at some debt. I'm not sure how much yet. Will it be worth it when I already have a Masters?
I know, my educational background is messy.