BSME vs. BSMET degree 2

[mikem395]

I'm currently in the military and am looking to start a degree program. But I've been trying to figure out the differences between the positions I can hold in the civilian world with a BSME vs. a BSMET or BSAST in Mechanical Engineering Tech. I'm interested in design and problem solving. And I'm also very hands on. I like to "turn wrenches". The time I've spent in the navy has been as a technician. And I was hoping this experience would carry over to the civilian world. And the other problem is with my schedule in the military I barely have enough time to take classes let alone intern somewhere. I was wondering if this would be a problem also. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thank you in advance.

 

[Twoballcane]

Hmmm so what is the advantage of having the BSMET?

Tobalcane
"If you avoid failure, you also avoid success."

 

[Tmoose]

Generally for me a BSMET has been a hindrance or limit.

In my case the only advantage to a BSMET was, at the time, it was what I had the concentration and finances for. Full time was beyond my capabiliites to stay focused or pay for.

Since then only one employer has looked at my night school degree (Cum Laude) and thought that spoke well of my desire to get an education.

BSMET was all that was offered nights at UMASS Lowell.