<p>This has probably been asked before, but generally would it be better to go into graduate school or directly into the workforce right out of college? My end goal is working in the industry, but also would like to receive a master's degree. </p>
<p>So would it be wiser to go straight into graduate school after graduating? Or should I look for a job first, then wait a few years before attempting graduate school? And also, depending on which path I choose, would it dictate whether I apply for REUs vs. internships? And last question: would applying for graduate school after working be more difficult than right out of undergraduate study? I've talked to my advisor about this, but he was really not much help.</p>
<p>I'm studying ME if it makes any difference.</p>
<p>There is absolutely no way anyone on here will be able to answer your questions. The decision you make will depend entirely upon what your goals are and what makes you happy. I am somewhat biased but I think graduate school is a good investment, if you get funding. If you want research experience, full time graduate school is almost a must.</p>
<p>Agree completel with ME76. Also, REU’s at better for grad school purposes and internships are better for industry, but they are almost interchangeable in most cases.</p>
<p>In this case, get a job and let your company pay for it, assuming the masters you’ll purse is in the general arena of your work. Else the company probably won’t pay for it.</p>