Difference of work masters vs bs of elec. engnr.
2006-09-05 06:31:14 · 6 answers · asked by matt 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
as with any job or trade, what really matters to employers is experience. i'd suggest you stick with your BS for now and find a decent job. while there, continue your quest for a masters and then once you get it, start shopping around for a better opportunity. with the masters and a couple years of expereince under your belt, you'll be more valuable than if you were either someone with a BS and little experience, or someone with a master with no experience. this way you get the best of both the academic and professional settings. and this, above all else, is what employers look for. someone with smarts (education) and one who can also apply that education in real life settings
2006-09-05 06:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of company you want to work for and the area of EE you study.
I did digital comm. You pretty much need a master's just to do anything in that area.
The main difference ... other than salary ... is how involved in the design you will be. I came into a project and right away was able to make design suggestions and changes. I work with a guy whom only has his B.S. and has been on the project for 2+ years and he isn't in on the design meetings.
You will also see significant more interest from companies with a Master's. Also the grad school experience is different if you are full time versus part time working.
It really all preference though. Just because some starts with a Master's doesn't mean they will be a better employee than someone with a B.S.
2006-09-05 16:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by cw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell you for certain in the electrial engineering world but in the civil world, there is little difference in the type of work you do. The masters for us helps land you a job and possibly more pay but you lose valuable experience, which in the long run is worth more. Also, being an EE, you'll make good cash no matter what so you are off to a great start. Good luck.
2006-09-05 13:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by matt b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were an employer, I would prefer the person who would bring to the job that which I feel would contribute mostly to the growth and goals of the company. That person would not necessarily have a degree. There a a lot of non-degreed people who know the job, contribute, but are hampered by the lack of a degree. People like Edison, Ford, Carnegi, Rockafeller, Tesla and scores of others didn't have a degree, but still we owe what we have today to them. (P.S. I'm not sure if all the above mentioned were degreeless, but I know there are many).
2006-09-12 17:51:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely to be much difference in the type of work.
The benefit should be an advantage in getting a job and a slightly higher starting salary.
2006-09-05 13:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bs in electrical engineering shall be able to do all kind of electrical jobs in installation of electrical facilities, operation of electrical installations, design of electrical equipments etc.as masters can do. master do study in specific field and therefore can undertake research in the field.
2006-09-12 17:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by charles great 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋