<p>EE major currently in my senior year at Texas A&M University and specializing in power electronics and power systems. I want do master's (also in Texas A&M) but I'm not sure if I should do MEng or MS. I know the technical differences between the two degrees but I'm not sure which one is better suited to make me more employable. I don't mind doing research (or going all the way to a PhD); it's just not my priority at the moment. Money-wise, MEng is the more attractive option but is it of better value? </p>
<p>Yes, I am aware that a bachelor's degree is enough to attract some good offers from various employers. The reason I want to do master's is because I want to strengthen my background in power. Thanks. </p>
<p>You don’t say anything about your GPA or GRE scores. Getting a Masters of any kind is going to help your career but it may not be the best idea to get it right away, particularly if it coses you a lot of money. Once you get a job, your employer might be able to offer you a partial tuition support and in addition, you will have a better idea if a MEng or a MS is more beneficial for your career.</p>
<p>in general, unless you want to continue on to a Ph.D., a MEng is likely what you need.</p>
<p>GPA and GRE are pretty good (around the 90th percentile). Money isn’t a problem as I got a scholarship that covered pretty much half of my tuition fees since freshman year. </p>
<p>I was coming to the board to post this same question (except for mechanical engineering). Do employers view an MEng different than an MS? I’ve got some work experience (but am still out of work, unfortunately). I wasn’t looking to go on to a PhD, I just wanted to open up other job opportunities closer to my BS (worked in a different field prior to my layoff). I’ve worked before, so I didn’t think a longer program that provides for an internship would be as crucial (versus if I were going straight from undergrad to graduate school).</p>