Pursue MS or Second BS for Abet Accredited EE Degree?

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The discussion revolves around the decision of whether to pursue a second Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an ABET accredited program or to obtain a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from a university with ABET accredited undergraduate programs. The context includes considerations of career requirements in automotive control systems and the implications of educational accreditation on employment opportunities.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the necessity of an ABET accredited degree for future employment in electrical engineering, particularly in automotive control systems.
  • Another participant questions whether the GI Bill will cover a second undergraduate degree, sharing anecdotal experiences regarding restrictions on course selection for veterans.
  • A later reply confirms that the GI Bill does cover a second undergraduate degree, based on information from the VA.
  • Some participants suggest directly inquiring with potential employers about their preferences regarding educational qualifications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on whether a second BS or an MS would be more beneficial, and there are differing views on the implications of the GI Bill for pursuing a second degree.

Contextual Notes

There are uncertainties regarding the specific requirements and preferences of employers in the field of electrical engineering, as well as the potential limitations of the GI Bill in relation to pursuing a second degree.

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I have a BS in CS from a non-Abet accredited program and would like to pursue electrical engineering (specifically automotive control systems) as a career. I've searched companies/jobs I'd like to do in the future and most require an engineering degree from an Abet accredited program. Would it be more beneficial for me to go back to school for a second B.S. in EE from an Abet accredit program? Or pursue a MS from a university that has Abet accredited undergrad programs? Would a MS be okay in this situation?

Of note, finances are not a factor since I still have the GI Bill to pay for whatever I decide. I just don't want to pursue a MSEE if employers will just scoff at me since my undergrad is not Abet accredited.

Thanks for any inputs.
 
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Will the GI Bill pay for a second undergraduate degree? I know very little about the topic, but I do know that the GI Bill has a strong emphasis on getting students in and out of school quickly. I have friends that are veterans and haven't been allowed to take electives (that were quite relevant to their major) because it was determined that they weren't necessary for their degree. I can imagine that there are some hoops to jump through for a second degree. As I said, I know very little about the GI Bill. However, if this is a question that you haven't looked into yet, it would be worth doing.
 
Ask attractive potential employers what they prefer. That is a free inquiry and they should be happy to reply.
 
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Will the GI Bill pay for a second undergraduate degree? I know very little about the topic, but I do know that the GI Bill has a strong emphasis on getting students in and out of school quickly. I have friends that are veterans and haven't been allowed to take electives (that were quite relevant to their major) because it was determined that they weren't necessary for their degree. I can imagine that there are some hoops to jump through for a second degree. As I said, I know very little about the GI Bill. However, if this is a question that you haven't looked into yet, it would be worth doing.
Yes, the GI Bill will cover a second undergrad. I confirmed this with the VA a few days ago.

Chronos said:
Ask attractive potential employers what they prefer. That is a free inquiry and they should be happy to reply.
I'll give this a try in the next few days.

Thanks for the input.
 
Cod said:
Yes, the GI Bill will cover a second undergrad. I confirmed this with the VA a few days ago.

Ahh, that's excellent news.
 

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