Hi everyone,
My husband is currently in school for mechanical engineering, and his long-term goal is to work in the firearms industry—specifically focusing on improving safety, reliability, and overall design.
His school offers an accelerated 1-year master’s program, and we’re trying to decide if it’s worth pursuing. We’ve heard mixed opinions—some people say a master’s or even a PhD doesn’t really make a difference and won’t necessarily lead to better job opportunities or pay.
We’re trying to weigh that against our current situation: we already have some student loan debt and have two kids, so another year of school (and potentially more debt or lost income) is a big factor for us.
For those in mechanical engineering or related fields:
Is a master’s degree actually worth it in terms of pay or job opportunities?
Does it make a difference in more specialized industries like firearms?
Would it be better to go straight into the workforce and gain experience instead?
Any insight or personal experiences would be really appreciated.
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Hi everyone,
My husband is currently in school for mechanical engineering, and his long-term goal is to work in the firearms industry—specifically focusing on improving safety, reliability, and overall design.
His school offers an accelerated 1-year master’s program, and we’re trying to decide if it’s worth pursuing. We’ve heard mixed opinions—some people say a master’s or even a PhD doesn’t really make a difference and won’t necessarily lead to better job opportunities or pay.
We’re trying to weigh that against our current situation: we already have some student loan debt and have two kids, so another year of school (and potentially more debt or lost income) is a big factor for us.
For those in mechanical engineering or related fields:
Is a master’s degree actually worth it in terms of pay or job opportunities?
Does it make a difference in more specialized industries like firearms?
Would it be better to go straight into the workforce and gain experience instead?
Any insight or personal experiences would be really appreciated.