<p>So I have an undergrad in mechanical engineering along with 2 years of work experience.</p>
<p>I am currently getting my masters in mechanical engineering at a very lowly ranked school. My research is very close to chemical engineering. But I think I don't want to continue in research or phd. Once I am done with my mechanical masters, I am thinking of applying to a top 5 chem E school for a course work only masters in Chem E. I want to go to a top 5 school for better job opportunities than my current low ranked school. I also do enjoy the overlapping areas of mech/chem.</p>
<p>Do you think I have a chance ? do these schools accept schools for a second masters or look unfavorably on it ? My gre scores are good, but my undergrad gpa was low (3.0) but my current masters gpa is ok (3.75).</p>
<p>The real question is how a second Masters degree will help you in your career. Since you are not interested in a Ph.D. or in research, there might not be a reason to spend more time in another degree program unless you are significantly hampered in finding the job you want. If your research project is already close to Chemical Engineering, it is possible that you would be able to find the position you want with your current degree, research experience and work experience.</p>
<p>I am worried about the school brand recognition of my current school. I feel like I would more companies recruiting and career opportunities at a top 5 school </p>
<p>Go for a M.Eng. It’s just coursework and you’ll have to pay for it. They’re not very selective.<br>
The degree will not be very well recognized by anyone in academia or a national lab however. </p>
<p>will the employers care ?</p>
<p>Industrial employers? Prob not, ulness they’re aware of the politics within academia. </p>
<p>Also, your credentials are subpar even for a M.Eng at a top school. Unless you have stellar LORs, you should probably consider lesser ranked schools.
M.Eng programs brings in the university money, that’s why it’s typically not selective. But the university still has to set some kind of standard in terms of who they admit because even though they’re profiting from you, their reputation may suffer. For instance, they won’t want bad students to go around wearing around the university name. </p>
<p>My suggestion is that you look for employment in the industry you want with the ME degree that you have before spending more money for another M.Eng. Mechanical is one of the more versatile areas and you can probably find employment in a wide number of industries. I really don’t see the benefit of another Masters.</p>