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Q: Can I be an architect and still have degrees in architectural engineering?
I want to Know because I still want to get into engineering because of the scholarships i desperately need. And engineering degrees for african americans way outnumber architecture scholarships. But I still want to make buildings and such like an architect (for instance places of worship i.e. mosque church) ps. if anyone can additionally show me architecture degrees that would be great

A: How Odd. I just finished reading an article by an architect/engineer. David Eckmann, Chicago office of OWP/P. It is rare, because of the time invested, for someone to become both architect and structural engineer / architectural engineer, but it is not unheard of. Should you wish, you can also get a basic degree in engineering (structural unless architectural is available and then you need to interrogate professors as to which goes best with step two), where you can get the scholarship assistance. Second, grad school for architecture, where you can get scholarships and assistanceships and in state tuition, as well as research grants, etc. to fund the graduate degree. I know there is one Arch/Civil Eng in Minnesota, but I can't tell you his name.

Q: Do you get paid more with both electrical and mechanical engineering degrees?
I'm going for my electrical engineering degree and heard that if i also get my mechanical engineering degree, my salary will increase significantly to almost double of what i make. Is this true?

A: Nope. With no work experience this would seem like a gimmick, or that you can't decide where your interest really lies. The more knowledge you gain the better, but cross-discipline training is usually gotten on the job. If you want to stay in school think about continuing in electrical for your MS. Good luck!

Q: What are advantages/disadvantages to Professional Engineering degrees compared to a Masters or Doctorate?
I was looking at graduate programs at various schools, and I noticed that there is something of a more specialized engineering degree. Some call it a Professional Engineering degree. Nonetheless, I think it scopes to be between a Masters or a Doctorate, but why do they exist and when should one pursue it rather than a Masters or Doctorate?

A: Professional Engineer is the term for registered or licensed engineers in some countries, including the United States, and Canada who are permitted to offer their professional services directly to the public. The term Professional Engineer and the phrase practice of professional engineering is legally defined and protected both in Canada — by the provinces — and the United States — by the states. In most jurisdictions only registered or licensed Professional Engineers are permitted to use the title, or to practice Professional Engineering. The earmark that distinguishes a licensed/registered Professional Engineer is the authority to sign and seal or "stamp" engineering documents (reports, drawings, and calculations) for a study, estimate, design or analysis, thus taking legal responsibility for it. A PE license has no relationship to advanced degrees that “Pile it Higher and Deeper”. In some cases an employer will only hire a PE, or require you to obtain a PE license within a defined time interval. An advanced degree may shorten the "work experience" PE requirements described below, but all applicants must pass the same test(s). My recommendation is to get your PE as soon as possible. It costs next to nothing (typically less than $100 in application fees) and you will never regret having the credentials. In the United States, registration or licensure of Professional Engineers is performed by the individual states. Each registration or license is valid only in the state in which it is granted. Many Professional Engineers maintain licenses in several states for this reason, and comity between states can make it easy to obtain a license in one state based on licensure in another state without going through the full application process. The licensing procedure varies but the general process is: - Graduate with a degree from an accredited four-year university program in engineering. - Complete a standard Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) written examination, which tests applicants on breadth of understanding of basic engineering principles, and optionally some elements of an engineering specialty. Completion of the first two steps typically qualifies for certification in the U.S. as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT), sometimes also called an Engineer Intern (EI). - Accumulate a certain amount of engineering experience under the supervision of a P.E. In most states the requirement is four years, but in others the requirement is lower. In some states having a Masters or Doctorate degree may shorten this interval, but you still need to pass the same tests. - Complete a written Principles and Practice in Engineering ('PE') examination, testing the applicant's knowledge and skills in a chosen engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, for example), as well as engineering ethics. The link below contains more details and includes information on PE practices in other countries.

Q: What is the difference between these engineering degrees?
I'm not sure what is the difference between software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science. English isn't my first language so, please, provide a more in depth answers, so I can understand the difference better.

A: electrical engineering is just designing electronics and wires and stuff computer engineering is a subset of that, more focused on computer hardware computer science is just writing programs and the like

Q: What kind of jobs can you get with a Finance and Engineering degrees?
What are the highest paying jobs for finance? What are the highest paying jobs for engineering?

A: With finance, you could find yourself after some advancement a comptroller of a company. This can be a 6 to 7 figure job with a large company and a lower 6 figures for a medium company. Worst cast is high 5 figures with low stress. Engineering: It just depends on the type of engineering. Most civil engineers straight out of college with a Masters is about 45,000 and 35,00 for a Bachelors. If an engineer becomes a principal with a firm, this can be a LOT more money. I know several engineers with millions. Both are solid futures. Engineering is more stable and in demand than finance.

Q: North East Wales Institute (NEWI) of Higher Education any good for engineering degrees?
i'm lookin to do a aeronautical engineering degree in this institute. Main attraction is the low fees and scholarship. Anyway i was wondering if it's any good at all, coz i'm jus gettin my info thru the net, the reality might be totally different.

A: I strongly dis-recommend it. Their are 5 Good institutes you want to go to for aeronautical engineering (make sure you take a sandwich course) - City University - Brunel University - University College London - University of Leicester - University of Manchester

Q: What engineering degrees are considered the highest?
In terms of which is most impressive to an employer who is not looking for a specific type of engineer which type of engineer would be considered first?

A: In my experience, employers always know what type of engineer they need for a job. A aerospace firm would not hire a software engineer to do airfoil design, they would hire either a physicist, or a mechanical engineer. A auto manufacturer would not hire a Electrical Engineer to do mechanical design, they would hire a mechanical engineer. A electrical systems company would not hire a mechanical engineer to do hardware design, they would hire an EE. Engineering is split into many subsets because of the complexity of the subjects. While most engineers can do double duty, the company will hire what they need.

Q: Are there Chemical Engineering/related degrees offered by unis that allow study to be based in singapore?
I am a Singaporean and I am interested in taking up a Chemical Engineering or related degree course that is offered by universities from other countries but based in singapore, as in i can study for the degree in singapore.

A: If you visit http://www.whynotchemeng.com/Rest-of-the-world/Universities then you will see a list of universities that offer accredited courses in Chemical Engineering, it also gives links to the Universitites websites so you'll be able to contact them and find out if they do.

Q: What engineering degrees are solar/wind/clean energy companies looking for?
I'm currently in my last year of high school and looking at potential career opportunities and am very interested in clean energy. I have a couple more questions regarding this industry. If you are in the industry or know someone who is I'd love to contact you or them and ask a few more questions.

A: Any type of engineering, but especially mechanical engineering. Efficiency of mechanical systems and materials are were the action is at. Then again, I may be a little bias since I got my undergrad in mechanical engineering :-)

Q: Why do alot of engineers not have engineering degrees?
Like math or physics majors get called engineers at work. Is this a way companies save money by putting them in engineering jobs?

A: You have a good point. Some companies will have a master engineer with degree and then hire non-degreed to work under him for less $$$. As to math or physics majors they clearly do not yet have their degrees.....plus....they are listed in the engineering disiplines. Check with IEEE and see the listing of different types of engineers. Also there are very able people who never got a degree but are good engineers anyway. And there are those with degrees who have a problem finding their way to work.

Q: Where can I find a list of Universities that offer Dual Degrees - Engineering MS and MBA?
I'm looking for a list of Universities that offer Dual Degrees in Engineering (MS) and MBA Here's an example http://www.engr.utk.edu/ms-mba/ Thanks!

A: NOT all schools that have both programs will let you do that (you can do one and then go back and do the other). Georgia Tech DOES allow you to do both http://mgt.gatech.edu/programs/mba/dual.html?link=nav

Q: how do companies view engineering technology degrees?
I am currently going to penn state and pursuing an electrical engineering technology degree. i can switch to straight electrical engineering but i've heard that some companies view them as almost the same.

A: You heard this from the engineering technology people, not the companies. I used to tell people the same thing when I taught engineering technology, but it's not true. If you think you can do the work, switch to real electrical engineering. It costs the same and takes the same amount of time, but you learn more--far, far more. It wasn't supposed to work this way, but engineering technology turned into a program for people who couldn't do real engineering work. It's not the same, and it's not viewed the same. Really.

Q: What are the various courses/degrees in software engineering?
Want to know about what one can do in software engineering or what are the various degrees in it.

A: MCA, BCA, CCNA, MCSE, MCSC, JAVA BUILDERS, o' LEVEL & SO MANY

Q: Details between Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees?
Well, this the third question I'm asking regarding the same topic, but I really didn't get many answers, so I'm going to ask more about information rather than advice. What exactly do mechanical engineers and electrical engineers do? What exactly is the difference? Are mechanical engineers the ones that design electronics (how they look, not how they function) (ie. cell phones, lol), or is that an electrical engineer? Thanks appreciated. Thanks for the response, but one thing remains... would I be looking into mechanical engineering or electrical engineering for the building of a cell phone, or something like that?

A: Mechanical engineers generally build machinery or other mechanical devices (hence the name). So that includes all sorts of things, like cars, trains, industrial robots, helicopters etc. They can also sometimes be involved with fluid mechanical problems, which means that they might deal with HVAC systems or even refrigerators. Electrical engineers build electronics, so that includes a lot of things. Cell phones, mp3 players, TV's, control systems etc. In fact just about any electric device (which isn't completely basic) was probably handled at some point by an electrical engineer. They really only overlap in electromechanical situations, ie. when you have a mechanical device (like a robot) which also needs electronics. EDIT: If you wanted to design a cell phone, you would undoubtedly be headed for electrical engineering rather than mechanical. I just noticed the part about "(how they look, not how they function)". Electrical engineers actually do the 'how they function' part. It would likely be an artist of some sort which designs how the phone actually looks (ie. the phone's shape and casing).

Q: Does Western Kentucky University offer accredited engineering degrees?
The key is whether the degree is accredited or not.

A: the university is an accredited university, therefore the degrees they offer are all accredited.