I am currently attending a state university for electrical engineering tech degree. I am not very happy with the university so far and was thinking of going to a community college. The community college actually has a better engineering programs, but the question I have is when I actually finish my degree will employers look to see where I got my degree? Would I be hurting myself with a degree at a community college over a state university.
2006-10-26 17:09:42 · 7 answers · asked by nhale24 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I think you will be better off sticking it out at State. If you want your engineering degree to matter, it needs to be from an accredited university. The only exception I can think of is my local community college actually offers a 4 year BEET degree. The community college serves as a branch campus for the State college. Whatever you do, stick it out and get your degree. It may not be fun, but you'll have the whole rest of your life to make up for it.
2006-10-26 17:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing to make sure of is if the credits will be accepted by the university from the community college. Transferring credits are not guaranteed when you are in engineering. The universities want you to go there the entire time so they will limit what they will or will not accept from a community college.
As a manager, I never considered if a potential employee did or did not go to a community college. I was more concerned with their grades, personality, interest in the position applied for and ability to communicate and fit in with the group at work.
Some companies do narrow down their recruiting to certain colleges, but as long as you are attending a well known accredited university you will not have a problem getting a job if your grades are above average or even average. This would be regardless of if you do or don't attend the community college.
2006-10-27 00:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also currently attending a state university for EET as it's called here and have pondered this question to myself because of the time and money differences. What i have found is after graduation the job opportunities aren't as good and the possibility to move up the line is much smaller with the 2-year degree. I know this because i work at a company employing both 2 and 4 year people with varying job experience.
This leads me to say stick it out and get the 4-year degree the general classes will help you get a decent job or lead you to faster and better promotions in the future than just a tech school degree.
2006-10-27 01:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by natedog3280 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most community colleges do not offer a Bachelors of Science degree, which is usually the minimum requirement for a job as an engineer.
2006-10-27 01:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be absolutely hurting yourself getting a degree in a community college, Since State Univs are usually big, just the fact that you completed a degree says volumes about you. It shows that you can survivie in a fast-paced environment.
Maybe you should change to a different State Univ. or even transfer over to a private Engg. Institute.
2006-10-27 00:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that community college has better engineering programs, but will that college assure your future. I believe state univese would lead your future but its upto you how u take it.
2006-10-27 01:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by santekar2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very important!!!!!!Find a university that is accredited by ABET.
2006-10-27 00:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by The Apostle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋