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Should i go back to school
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Should i go back to school

Should i go back to school

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Hello,

I have been working as an Aircraft Structural Engineer for two years now and I'm wondering if it is beneficial to have an Engineering Masters degree in the aviation industry.

RE: Should i go back to school

It is definitely beneficial to your career to have a Master's degree.  If possible if there is a university near your workplace and your employer will pay for your tuition, then go   to school part time while still working.

RE: Should i go back to school

I think you need to assess what you think you'll be doing later on in your career.  

Other choices are MBA, or PE license, or both, or all three winky smile

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RE: Should i go back to school

If you want to stay in Structures Engineering get an MS (before you forget everything from college and get tied down with a family, etc.)

If you think you ever might want to do consulting, then get a PE license (its not needed if you are going to work for a company; but trust me its a bitch to pass the stupid EIT/PE tests when you are in your 40's and are sick of the corporate nonsense).

If you want to get into management, then a management degree might make sense; depends on who you work for.  Talk to your current manager.

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