CrazyRedHead95

Don't listen to this past guy. (no offence ) You can get into a Ph.D. program immediately after your B.S., it just takes a longer period of time. It's also ALOT harder. It'll take you about 2.5 to 3 years to complete if you go immediately to a Ph.D.

Yeah, thanks! I figured to be an eventual Electrical Engineering Manager, I would only need experience with my degree. Texas A&M has a fast-track program in which I can start an M.S. in my senior year. I'm heading to A&M when I'm 17 or 18, so I can have an M.S. by the time I'm 21 or 22. I could (if I start immediately) get a Ph.D by age 23 to 25.

Dang, this did not come out the way it was ordered. If anyone has trouble following the M.S. M.Eng. M.B.A. section, know that the first "-" on a line is M.S., the second "-" on a line is M.Eng., and the third "-" on a line is M.B.A.

Alright. I'm 16 years old, and I plan on attending Texas A&M University in one or two years for a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. From what I have heard, here is the line up. M.S. M.Eng. M.B.A. -Theoretical approach (w/ thesis) -Applied approach (more class-oriented) -Business approach -More scientific knowledge -More applied mathematics knowledge -More business-related mathematics knowledge -Better for working towards a Ph.D. -Better for working towards an E.E. or P.E. -Good for staying as-is -Better for scientists -Better for engineers -Better for businessmen -One to two years to complete -One to two years to complete -One to two years to complete I eventually want to work on a Ph.D. in physics (specifically astrophysics), but I also want to have a high-paying job to support an eventual large family. I want to be both a good scientist and engineer or businessman. So, my questions are: Can a B.S. in electrical engineering alone give me enough umph for a Ph.D. in astrophysics? If so, can I make more money with a M.Eng. degree, or an M.B.A.? If not, will a M.Eng. or M.S. degree be better for an engineering field? Well, just let me know please! Any thorough answers would be well appreciated.

Alright. I'm 16 years old, and I plan on attending Texas A&M University in one or two years for a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. From what I have heard, here is the line up. M.S. -Theoretical approach (w/ thesis) -More scientific knowledge -Better for working towards a Ph.D. -Better for scientists -One to two years to complete M.Eng. -Applied approach (more class-oriented) -More applied mathematics knowledge -Better for working towards an E.E. or P.E. -Better for engineers -One to two years to complete I eventually want to work on a Ph.D. in physics (specifically astrophysics), but I also want to get a job as an electrical engineer. I want to be both a good scientist and engineer. So, my questions are: Can a B.S. in electrical engineering alone give me enough umph for a Ph.D. in astrophysics? If so, is it wise to get a M.Eng. for plenty of engineering skills and continue to a Ph.D.? Will employers be more impressed with a M.S. than a M.Eng., or vise versa? Well, just let me know please! Any thorough answers would be well appreciated.

Applied physics Ph.D. is basically an engineering degree. It teaches physics principles in an applied manner. Therefore, this degree would be used in application working with companies or universities. It is extremely closely related to an engineering doctrate. A Ph.D. in physics is taught in theoretical terms. This teaches you basics and allows you to explore more. This would be a Ph.D. for theoretical scientists, astronomers, geologists, etc. This degree is meant to train you to research on your own. What would be harder? A Ph.D. in physics would be, hands-down. Applied physics would be more focused on completing classes, and physics would be focused on you making a thesis. A Ph.D. in physics would no doubt be harder to get into, as well. An applied physics Ph.D. would simply look at how many classes you've done; a physics Ph.D. would look at how much of your own research you are capable of. Hope this helps!

Actually, I would recommend getting a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Why? Mathematical physics deals with solely math. Period. You only have to explore math portions. If you get a Ph.D. in Mathematics, you will have SO many other options as well. However, if you had to decide between the two, high-energy physics would probably be better. Why? It involves more math than science. Astrophysics has mostly math, but A LOT of science. High-energy physics is all math and would therefore be the better choice.