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Did your degree help your career?

I only got an associate's after I got my job, and it's in an unrelated field.

As for people who actually got degrees in our field, the only thing that really helped them out is some limited exposure to the software we use. Other than that, their degrees appear to be all theory, which is close to useless for our job.
 
Yes. I work with XRays, SEM, microstructure, a lot of thin film deposition... perfect for my major (Materials Science). Sure I could learn stuff "on the job" but it has helped to have prior knowledge....
 
No. I work in IT so they are always more interested in my certs.

Most of the time they don't even mention it in an interview. However my MCSE for example is brought up often
 
We have salary caps at work and large corporations are good for setting extensive pay scales. I know I'm answering my own question...blah blah.
 
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Yes. I work with XRays, SEM, microstructure, a lot of thin film deposition... perfect for my major (Materials Science). Sure I could learn stuff "on the job" but it has helped to have prior knowledge....
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Whoa..I didn't even know they had that as a major.
 
First degree - Associates from DeVry - yes [hired on 1995 - still working for the same company].
2nd degree - BSIT - no - nothing related to the degree helped me progress in my career. ... and looking at job descriptions - I have no idea how in the hell I'm suppose to get the work related experience should I want to change jobs since I can't work in IT in my current position [remote office as a service engineer].
 
Does minor count? I was Econ major, Accounting minor, the sole purpose of the minor is to qualify to sit for CPA exam.
 
Probably. Beat out over 900 people, and among a group of 6 hirees, was the only one with a degree. All others had diplomas. However, I was probably the only one with zero technical experience, so they probably gave me a shot cause of the degree.
 

Absolutely.

You have to have a degree in my field to sit for licensure testing in my field. Trying to advance in this field without the degree is somewhat impossible.
 
Originally posted by: DLeRium
Yes. I work with XRays, SEM, microstructure, a lot of thin film deposition... perfect for my major (Materials Science). Sure I could learn stuff "on the job" but it has helped to have prior knowledge....
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You lucky bitch.

Working in engineering on signals. Didn't major in EE. My engineering skillset still transfers over somewhat, kinda, maybe.

Would love to go back to materials though.
 
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