Career Improvement: PE vs MS
Career Improvement: PE vs MS
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Hey All,
I'm a process engineer with a background in chemical engineering, working in the food/beverage/distilled spirits industry. I have a BS, and am considering pursuing both PE certification, and a part-time MS in ChemE while I work to improve my job prospects/salary.
Are either of these value add for a process engineer? Which, if either, would you select as being more valuable in industry (defined as better career prospects and higher salary)? If neither, what would you do beyond working to gain experience?
Thanks for your input!
I'm a process engineer with a background in chemical engineering, working in the food/beverage/distilled spirits industry. I have a BS, and am considering pursuing both PE certification, and a part-time MS in ChemE while I work to improve my job prospects/salary.
Are either of these value add for a process engineer? Which, if either, would you select as being more valuable in industry (defined as better career prospects and higher salary)? If neither, what would you do beyond working to gain experience?
Thanks for your input!





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Not sure what course you are proposing for MS and what your career goals are, so it is difficult to comment. But in general, yes assuming it aligns with your goals. Ie it would be hard to justify a MS in nuclear if you want to work in food.
Have you considered industry related accreditation - eg Institute of Brewing and Distilling?
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Pamela K. Quillin, P.E.
Quillin Engineering, LLC
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In a MegaCorp a MSChE gets hired in at a higher level. It puts them about 3-5 years ahead of a BSChE.
That's my experience.
Good luck,
Latexman
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Latexmam- how would you compare a PE to an MS in industry? Or are PEs just too rare? If you were a manager with an employee/applicant with a PE, what would you think?
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Good luck,
Latexman
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Pamela K. Quillin, P.E.
Quillin Engineering, LLC
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There are a lot of companies and industries where either the PE, MS or both are not valued and there are also many where the PE, MS or both are highly valued. What do you value, and which are you willing to put forth the effort to get? Neither one, by itself, makes you a better engineer. The process you go through to earn them will make you a better engineer...and demonstrate to others that you have the abilities and will to stick with something difficult until completion. Good luck with either one!