Engineering technician good career choice? For sure

[Cake]

If you're worried about the costs and value of a four year degree, here's a short video on how if you make around $1.75 more an hour on average than if you hadn't it's entirely worth it:



Take that as you will to compare a 2 to 4 year degree, but imo, you want to be as competitive as possible, and an Associate's degree isn't as competitive as a Bachelor's degree. Two more years is a long time with a lot of classes to make you into a proper engineer, including higher mathematics and physics courses. I don't see any reason to settle for less, unless you're into instant gratification and want to rush it.

 

[Gerardo Ortega]

Hi everyone, IMO - Engineering Techs are Engineers that they did not finish the 4yr degree or they don't have the Eng. position - but they do very similar work as some New - 5yr Engineers.. I had been a Technician for 15yrs and I make very good money.. sometimes more than some Engineers, however I am currently going back to school to finish my degree. The reason are that: As a Technician you have a ceiling on your salary (depending on the company and what you do) However as an Engineer there is no ceiling on pay (Also depends on the company and what you do but no ceiling) and you have the chance to move to different departments.(at least in my company.

I will say finish your AS and maybe get an starting job - but continue with your education and finish that 4 yr. degree. Maybe your company pays for the last two years and more

 

[FIDDLEHEADSTEW]

Hi guys, it's been a while; life's gotten in the way a little. Here is a link for the college I'd like to attend. http://www.nv.edu/Credit/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology

What I need to know is for the people that have their BS in mechanical engineering and electronic engineering if this is a good program (also the opinions of techs also).

From what you see on the link is this the a good place to start?

I DO plan to go on to continue my education after graduating but first things first.

I'm also interested in the electronic engineer tech program they offer. I'd like to double major...that's what I'd like to do.
This is the only school that I could find in my state that offers what I want. What questions should I ask when it comes time to seriously start to inquire with faculty, counselors etc, the fundamentals and so on, the must haves for anybody wanting to be a tech. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Gerardo Ortega]

The courses seen ok and very interesting, I would only make sure is that those courses can be transfer to an ABET University. I am a Technician and received an Associate in Micro Computer Technology in 1998. It got a well paid job and don't complain, however none of those classes were transferable to a university. So I had to start.
If you can get a job in a company that paid for your education will be great... Good Luck

 

[donpacino]

Hi guys, it's been a while; life's gotten in the way a little. Here is a link for the college I'd like to attend. http://www.nv.edu/Credit/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology

What I need to know is for the people that have their BS in mechanical engineering and electronic engineering if this is a good program (also the opinions of techs also).

From what you see on the link is this the a good place to start?

I DO plan to go on to continue my education after graduating but first things first.

I'm also interested in the electronic engineer tech program they offer. I'd like to double major...that's what I'd like to do.
This is the only school that I could find in my state that offers what I want. What questions should I ask when it comes time to seriously start to inquire with faculty, counselors etc, the fundamentals and so on, the must haves for anybody wanting to be a tech. Any input would be appreciated.

What is your reason for not getting a full engineering degree?
you would be better off getting a single engineering degree as opposed to double major in an engineering tech degree at a non abet accredited school.