From BS in different area to EE - MSEE or BSEE

[abe1]

Hi,

I have a bachelors degree in microbiology, but now would like to become an electrical engineer. However I'm concerned about what employers will think with a MSEE vs a BSEE?

With the MS I'll have the degree but less background (I will have to take deficiencies though). With the BS I'll have the background but will just have a second bachelors rather than a masters?

What do you guys think? MSEE vs BSEE?

 

[ilmareofthemai]

I'm in a similar boat.

 

[ModusPwnd]

I'm a physics grad who has considered going back for EE. I spoke with an adviser at the university about what options I had. In the end I concluded that a BSEE would be cheaper, would not need deficiencies and would be just as if not more marketable. In the physics-type job areas I apply too, a BSEE is required for many positions.

For now I have been taking some classes at the community college just to keep my loans in forbearance and get the tax credits for being a student. But this fall I may go for the BSEE full time.

 

[carlgrace]

If you can get into an MS program in EE do it. It is fast becoming a requirement for a lot of EE jobs.