<p>Is a Master of Engineering degree counted as an inferior degree in the industry as compared to a Master of Science degree in engineering? What are the pros and cons of having an M.Eng and M.S? I am interested in the M.Eng degree but do not want to rush into a graduate degree that might hurt me in the future. Any input is appreciated.</p>
<p>If anything a M.Eng would be preferred over a MS in industry because it's more focused on industry applications and less on research. I don't think there's much of a difference though.</p>
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If anything a M.Eng would be preferred over a MS in industry because it's more focused on industry applications and less on research
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<p>Well, I think that's too general of a statement. It seems to depend on the specific program in question. For example, in the EECS department at MIT, there is basically no difference between the MS (actually the "SM", as MIT sometimes likes to reverse its degree acronyms) and the MEng. You take exactly the same coursework and complete a thesis with exactly the same requirements. That particular MEng is certainly no more focused on industry than the corresponding SM. </p>
<p>The main difference is simply regarding admissions. The EECS MEng program is open only to MIT EECS undergraduates who can earn the MEng as part of a combined 5-year program. The SM is available to those who completed their undergrad at some other school, or who completed it at MIT but just not in EECS.</p>
<p>What about the M.Eng program for materials science and engineering at MIT? Is is similar to the MS program or is it more industry oriented?</p>
<p>You can easily find that answer yourself. It's made quite clear on their website.</p>
<p>What about acceptance rates for M.Eng program versus the MS program. Is one easier to get into than the other or are they both equally difficult to get in?</p>