value of Masters of Engineering?

Graduate School
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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>Im kind of new to this end of the messageboards thus this maybe ridiculous question from ignorant undergrad......</p>

<p>how valuable is a masters of engineering from a top tier school in terms of jobs, moving up on the ladder, earning a higher salary etc.</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>I'd like to know of people's experience with this too: value of MS from top 5 school vs value of MS from top 50 school? Where are your co-workers and bosses from?</p>

<p>Obviously, a masters will boost your career vs only a bachelors degree.</p>

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<p>I honestly think that a top 50 (top 20 even better) MBA will pay higher ROI than a masters in engineering. Engineering is a great pre MBA major, too.</p>

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<p>What type of engineering? It can vary pretty significantly between fields.</p>

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<p>I'd be interested on people's views to this topic as well - specifically for a M.Eng degree in electrical engineering, like Cornell (or a standard MSEE degree that does not have a thesis requirement, such as Cal-Tech, for instance).</p>