My daughter will graduate June 2016 with a double major in aero/mech engineering. She’d like to pursue a terminal M.S in aerospace engineering. Her main interest/focus is spacecraft control systems. GPA is a 3.5 from a top 50 university. Three internships- two ok, just not very relevant to her field; one very good. No research experience although she is trying for a position this fall that is control systems related. Taking the GRE this month and I’m guessing it will be solid- 2200 on the SAT in one sitting after studying 5-7 hours. We’re in Cali. Finances aren’t an issue. Any school suggestions/advice are greatly appreciated. Honestly, I don’t even know if graduate school is realistic for her. She has no interest in a Ph.D. She just wants a bit more education. I know a few posters here have a lot of aero experience and your thoughts are most welcome.
There is really no reason for her to get a Masters unless she is really motivated to do so. Has she considered working for a few years and then seeing if a Masters degree is really necessary for her career advancement? Perhaps her employer will even pay for the degree! In fact, many engineering programs like to see Masters students who have some work experience.