I know engineers who have gone straight for a masters (or even higher) and when they got out, they were told they were overqualified for all the jobs they applied for. Should I work between college and graduate school first? Or should I just go for it? And is being overqualified for a job just a fancy way of saying they don't want to pay what you're worth?
2007-01-30 11:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by Steady As She Goes 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am an engineer (B.S. '94). You could go either way. If it were me, I'd get a job after school...but I am not into R&D at all. I love being a process/support engineer on a manufacturing line. So for me, having a higher degree in engineering would be "nice", but it wouldn't raise my pay. And if I went for another job, I might be considered overqualified.
Companies do pay more for M.S. and PhD's, but they will not hire them for certain engineering positions - like process engineers. Why pay more? BUT, if you are into R&D and the pure science (some of the PhD's I know are pure geniuses), then going to school after getting your B.S. is a good way to go. I personally like the project management and excitement of the factory floor. I know I am not very innovative and don't come up with the new stuff...but I can implement like you wouldn't believe.
So what kind of person are you and where do you want to go? That will help you make up your mind...
2007-01-30 13:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by CG 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Look at some of the positions you'd eventually like to have when you're finished with school. Do they require a Masters? If they don't, why pay for one? They are often unnecessary education, some of which you pay for but never use. Much of the rest, you can get from experience, and They pay You for that! If you eventually hit a glass ceiling from lack of a MS, many companies will reimburse some or all of your education expenses.
2007-01-30 11:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Artemis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! Education can never be taken away. You can teach with a Masters and nothing less at College level. It is far easier to be underqualified than overqualified!
2007-01-30 11:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jiselley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few things to consider: if you get a job 1st, our employer may pay for your grad school, or at least help you out. working first also gives you real world experience, which i think is sometimes more valuable than a phd or masters, etc. and yes, it is just a fancy way of them saying we can't afford you! ultimately i really thing it depends on the field.
2007-01-30 11:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, It will only make you finish with your studies earlier and you wont have to be working and worrying about studies, what ever you study for will make you get what you are looking in the work force easier.experience in the field of work may cost a little problem as regarding to over-qualified.
2007-01-30 11:19:11 · answer #5 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋