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Q: What engineering degree gives the best job prospects?
It's hard to see how engineers are needed in society. I've needed the services of a doctor, lawyer nurse but I can't say I've ever employed an engineer. There are so many specialities to engineering and I'm just wondering which is the best bet. I already have a biological science degree but honestly it's about as useful as toilet paper.

A: The very fact that you can't see what engineers are doing actually shows how well they do it. The computer you are using right now for example was designed an engineered by teams of engineers. Best job in the world if you ask me. My advice (having recruited over 50 engineers) is to get a generalist engineering degree (from a good university if possible). Medical engineering does have excellent job prospects but the specific Medical Engineering degrees available aren't as useful and the general degrees. So either a mechanical, electrical of software engineering degree would serve you best. If salary matters then currently softies get paid the most and mechanical engineers get paid the least but this is simply supply and demand and with every diving into software engineering there will soon be a shortage of mechanical engineers so the salary balance will shift.

Q: What is the highest engineering degree for undergraduate college students ?
The degrees I'm referring to are associates, etc.. Also, could some one name all the earned degrees in order starting with associates degree and then down? Don't list the different engineering programs, I already have a good idea what the engineering programs are and what's offered in college universities.

A: If it's an engineering degree. . . the only thing that really exists is a BS or BE degree. (Bachelor of science of engineering -- the exact name depends on the school, but they're the same thing.) There are probably some engineering technology-type degrees that might be an associate's degree, but all "real" engineering degrees will take 4-5 years. Beyond that would be a MS/ME (master of science/engineering) and a Ph.D./D.E.(doctor of engineering) . . but those are grad school degrees, and you'd have to have a BS/BE first.

Q: Do you have to have an engineering degree to become an engineering officer in the Marine Corps?
I'm currently a junior in college majoring in mechanical engineering. I would like to become an officer in the Marines. However, I just found out that you need an engineering degree to be an engineer in the Amy. Therefore, it looks like the Army may be a better choice because of this.

A: No you do not need to have a degree in Engineering to become an Engineering officer in the Marine Corps. The only requirement eduction wise you must have to enter into OCS Officer Candidate School. Is a Bachelors degree. Once you become a Basic officer you will be asked to choose a MOS Military Occupational Specialty. Which as an Engineer you would want the 1300 field. But here is where what you want to do in the military makes all the difference. If you want to actually do engineer work as in hands on build it yourself then officer may not be the best choice. The enlisted to most of the hands on work. As an officer you are in charge of planning and execution of these tasks as well as the well fare and safety of the Marines in your charge. Officers are more versatile and can be moved from one job field to another. Just because the Army requires a degree in the field you wish to purse does not necessarily make them the better choice. Take some time to sit back and ask yourself what kind of role you want to play in the military and go from there.

Q: What kind of engineering degree should a car lover get?
Sorry for the corny question but if a person want to deal with cars(build them and fix them) what kind of engineering degree he should get?

A: Actually working on the cars themselves, you are looking for a mechanic, not an engineer. Designing the car parts, would be mostly mechanical engineering.

Q: What can I do with a Computer Science and Engineering degree?
I want to be a game programmer, so I was wondering if a Computer Science and Engineering degree would be good for that career. If not, what other careers are viable with a Computer Science and Engineering degree? And just out of curiosity, how difficult would it be to become a game programmer in Japan if I graduated in California?

A: Well, to be honest, in one line - COMPUTER Science engineering degree can get you universe if you would want!

Q: what engineering degree would be appropriate for designing and creating skate parks?
Also, would an Engineering degree even be useful for me if I want to design and create skate parks that will be built around the world? I'm guessing the appropriate field of engineering would be either civil or construction. Please tell me what you guys think. Thanks in advance!

A: civiI engineering

Q: What can I do with my engineering degree besides engineering?
Im kind of sick of engineering (mechanical), I kind of want to do something else. What are some other options for a guy with an engineering degree thats been out of college for 5 years?

A: I have a ME degree and I was beginning to realize by the time I graduated that I didn't care to be a typical engineer. Around the time I was realizing that, Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) came to our campus and did a presentation. I ended up getting into their selection pipeline and went to work for them. The problem solving skills I gained through my engineering education proved to be GREAT skills in this company which provided a TON of training in the in's and out's of the consulting world. The other big consulting firms are similar in that regard, I believe. Realize though, that the types of work you can do in such a company can be SO varied that if you talk to 10 different employees there, it could sound like they work for 10 different companies. Not bad, just a fact. My income also far outreached the path I would have been on if I had gone to work for the other engineering companies I looked at. My friends with engineering degrees who went to management consulting firms had similar experiences.

Q: Would I be qualified to become an urban planner with a civil engineering degree?
I'm at odds whether I should get into the planning program, or the civil engineering program. Which one opens more doors for me? And would I still be able to become an urban planner with the degree in civil engineering? Thanks in advance.

A: Yes. You can easily apply for multiple sectors in businesses and industry with a civil engineering degree. Here’s a list of the connecting industries and prospective employers for civil engineering degree holders CIVIL * Structural * Urban and Community Planning * Construction * Environmental * Water Resources * Transportation and Pipeline * Geotechnical * Photogrammetry, Surveying and Mapping * Materials EMPLOYERS * Construction industry * Engineering or architectural firms * Utility companies * Oil companies * Telecommunications businesses * Manufacturing companies * Consulting firms * Railroads * State and federal government agencies Hope this helps.

Q: What is so cool about an an Electrical Engineering degree?
I have heard from a lot of people about the greatness of an EE degree but never got the chance to ask why? So what is so cool about an electrical engineering degree that makes it better than the other engineering degrees out there?

A: A degree in electrical engineering can allow you to pursue a job in almost any industry you can think of. After all, nearly everyone uses electricity and electrical devices, so industries demand skilled professionals to build, repair, and improve these devices. Electrical engineers work in businesses such as: * Scientific research and development firms * Electrical component manufacturing companies. * Power generation, distribution, and transmission. * Manufacturers of navigation controls, medical equipment, and measurement devices * Architectural firms Although these industries employ the most engineers, they may not be right for everyone. Electrical engineering majors many options, more than enough for any student to find a job in a field they love. The following job titles represent only a handful of the choices available: * Research Engineer. These engineers work in the lab, testing and inventing. This job requires a high level of creativity on the part of the engineer, as well as a great deal of patience. Whether inventing a new optoelectronic device or simply designing a better electric can opener, research engineers are responsible for the discovery stage technology behind any new electronic product. * Design Engineer. Once a new technology is invented, it must be applied. The design engineer uses computer simulations and models in order to turn innovations like wireless technology into plans for the tiny parts that make up an actual cell phone. Design engineers must visualize how the insides of a future product could look, while inventing several possible scenarios for the applications of new technologies. * Project Engineer. The project engineer oversees many specialist engineers through the construction of a working prototype of a new product or technology. The project engineer must have natural leadership ability, as well as a high proficiency in a variety of electrical engineering disciplines. * Test Engineer. These engineers design programs to test the functions of electronic device and to troubleshoot those devices when things go wrong These engineers keep technology working properly, and understand which elements to test and in what order. Successful test engineers remain sharp, even after long hours on the job. * System Engineer. Power grids, phone lines, and wireless networks all require the skills of a system engineer for proper installation and maintenance. High attention to detail is important for students who enter this profession. Experienced system engineers rely on their ability to think holistically about the systems they create. * Application Engineer. Application engineers work with whatever resources are available, adapting existing equipment and technologies to fill the needs of their employers. They need to be resourceful, while counting on their keen understanding of the capabilities and the potential modifications of existing equipment. Salary Expectations for Electrical Engineers According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting offers for students graduating with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 2003 averaged around $50,000 a year. Those graduating with a Master's were offered about $65,000 a year to start, and PhD graduates began at around $74,000 a year. Electrical engineering is the largest segment of the engineering population, with 292,000 professionals employed in the U.S. in 2002 alone. The number of jobs available for electrical engineers in the U.S. has been predicted to increase by nearly 30% in the ten years between 1996 and 2006. During the same period of time, California expects a 46% increase in electrical engineering jobs.

Q: What does someone with an electrical engineering degree do?
I know someone who is going to college for an electrical engineering degree but I'm not sure what exactly she is doing, is she just like building electric stuff?

A: The best answer is it depends. In college, the first two years are general engineering courses such as physics, chemistry, calculus, and basic circuit classes. The following two years you start to pick electives that help you decide what field you would like to get into. From my experience, going to the University at Buffalo, we had 3 major fields: 1) Communications and Signal Processing - Which can involve Cell Phones, satellites, radar systems, wireless systems, digital communications, etc. 2) Power Systems - Delivering and producing power. 3) Microelectronics and Photonics - Computer chip technology, fiber optics, solar cells, etc. After college, you can choose to stay in the field you concentrated on in school or a combination. Basically anything that involves electricity or signals involves an Electrical Engineer.

Q: What would be my best move after receiving an Aerospace Engineering degree?
I've just been accepted to the U of A in the department of Aerospace Engineering and would like to know some options of where I could work or where the best place to work would be after I receive my degree.

A: Go to work for NASA. I think it would be way cool to explore the stars. You can only drink coke there. though.. they couldnt ge seven up..