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Not all fields are "tech" (really, software), and in "real" engineering fields, it appears you just get paid less and seen as a vocational/applied science guy w
by pepijndevos 7y ago
Not all fields are "tech" (really, software), and in "real" engineering fields, it appears you just get paid less and seen as a vocational/applied science guy without a master degree.
- asdff 7y agoSame thing with biology. A bs in bio is the most awarded degree in the US, no thanks to all the people gunning for pre med. You can get a job of course, but you have an uphill battle to get promoted much farther than entry level unless you start straddling multiple fields with your job description (business-y roles are a good option for a BS holder). An MS gets you up a title from the get go, but even then, for research jobs you need a PhD unless you want to hit a ceiling and make the same salary from 30 years old until you finally retire. Companies see a PhD as necessary proof of work for good r&d jobs. At least a PhD is free though!