Anyone here gone back for a technical masters after being in industry for a while?

[Sukhoi]

I graduated from undergrad back in 2006 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from a top school. Been working in industry ever since then. Spent 2 years doing production engineering, then 2 years doing field testing of armored vehicles (that was bad ass BTW).

Ever since graduating I've felt like I wasn't really done with school. The jobs I've had have been cool, but my inner nerd doesn't feel like I use my brain enough. During my undergrad days I always enjoyed my engineering materials classes, and now I'm thinking about going for a MS in Materials Science with a concentration in advanced structural materials at a top 3 school (only local school).

Has anyone here done something like this? I'm a bit worried not having had hard math and science classes for 4 years is going to be a big issue.

 

[polarmystery]

I also graduated in 2006 with an undergrad in EE and just now started back in school for a master's. It's a different animal when you are doing your masters, as it's more focused on you knowing the material, and less about making you regurgitate information through memorization. I highly recommend doing it.

 

[Sukhoi]

Anybody else?

 

[ss284]

Don't do it unless you plan to continue for a doctorate. An MBA or dual MS/MBA is probably a better choice if you do want more education.

 

[KMc]

I got my BS in Engineering and then went back 3 years later and got an MS in Management of Technology, which was kind of a cross between an MBA and an MS Engineering. Even better when your employer picks up the tab!

 

[Drako]

I did. I got a BS in EE in 1981, and worked for 5 years before starting my MS EE. It took me 3 years to get the Masters because I was working full time as well. At the time it was worth it, as the company I worked for gave me a big promotion and raise.