Bs math + ms ee vs (bs + ms) ee?

[1230wc]

im a sophomore but almost a yr ahead. I've 2 options:

1) bs math + ms coterm ee (signals or controls)
- already close to a bs math
- takes 2 more yrs so gets covered by my undergrad finaid.

2) (bs + coterm ms) ee
- bs ee requires almost a yr more of classes than math
- takes 3 more yrs, no undergrad finaid for final yr

1) takes less time and money but will i lose out on anything by not having a ABET bs ee? will i get hurt applying to ee phd or seeking gov jobs (accredition issues)?

thanks all :)

 

[story645]

takes less time and money but will i lose out on anything by not having a ABET bs ee? will i get hurt applying to ee phd or seeking gov jobs (accredition issues)?

Only if you go for jobs that want to see it/want you to become a PE. This may be an issue for some government infrastructure jobs, I don't know. Go to their jobsites and see what they require for job applicants.