<p>My husband graduated with a BS in MSE in 1985 with a focus on semiconductor engineering. Most programs have a focus that you can choose, such as semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, metals, etc. He got a job with IBM right out of school at a competitive wage. He has since received his MS in MSE (tuition covered by his employer), and enjoys his career. One advantage to an MSE degree is that you aren't pigeon holed into one type of engineering, since all types of engineering have materials involved, so the MSE degree can have applications in many different industries/fields.</p>