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Question regarding bachelor's vs master's

Started by FusionReaktor, Mar 01, 2014, 06:08

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FusionReaktor

First, a little background. I am currently just about out the door in an Electrical Engineering bachelor's, specialized in Power Systems. However, as a kid I've always been interested in Nuclear Engineering and mostly settled into EE for lack of more options given it was almost exclusive to Navy schools or unaffordable universities. Now, I'm curious, is it worth getting a BS in NE online after I'm done with my BS in EE or should I just skip directly to an MS in NE? ...Man, so many acronyms.

Fermi2

Yeah that online degree will surely help you out. Try this get a job

geonuc

I wouldn't recommend a BS in a second engineering field unless you simply want to learn the subject. A masters is more valuable, although even that doesn't seem to be a great benefit in landing an engineering job in the nuclear industry. The BSEE will get you hired.

drayer54

This:
Quote from: geonuc on Mar 02, 2014, 06:37
I wouldn't recommend a BS in a second engineering field unless you simply want to learn the subject. A masters is more valuable, although even that doesn't seem to be a great benefit in landing an engineering job in the nuclear industry. The BSEE will get you hired.

Not This:
Quote from: Broadzilla on Mar 01, 2014, 06:22


Fermi2

Mine was dead on the best advice he will ever get

rumrunner

I'm pretty sure more than a few of the engineers assigned to Nuclear Engineering at BFN didn't have NE degrees.  I know for a fact that at least one had a BSEE. 
Dave

Papa Nuc

NE buys you nothing when that BSEE can already make you the next shift manager at the generating station of your choosing, recruit!  Now go get an MBA and watch your career potential after burners really kick in  >:(

Fermi2

Masters wont do him any good at all at a Nuke. SRO license trumps it.

Papa Nuc

But an SRO with an MBA is destined for the ivory tower  O:)

mars88

Agree with the broad one--M.I.T. has an opening, and will train.


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