Thinking of giving up on college

[Tyrion101]

Would I get the same job if it was ET vs E? My study time is either homework, reading how to do homework or seeking outside help with things I don't understand.

 

[Travis_King]

You need a plan, not a degree.

 

[CalcNerd]

Would I get the same job if it was ET vs E? My study time is either homework, reading how to do homework or seeking outside help with things I don't understand.

Maybe. Maybe not. That depends upon how good of a student you are. Your knowledge will show when you interview for that next job, if you study.
The reality is, an Eng Tech degree IS easier to obtain than an Engineering degree. However, if you cannot get ready access to math when you need it, you should certainly give the Eng Tech degree consideration.

My own boss is an Electrical Engineering Technology major. He is a smart guy and the company has promoted him quite quickly (and it is a midsized engineering firm). However, I suspect he is the exception. Engineering Technology majors generally do NOT have to take the difficult math courses, and trigonometry or pre-calc is usually sufficient for their degree. Their course work often includes many of the same classes, but all will be non-calculus based. The degree is focused more on the practical aspects of the design vs theoretical issues. He is compensating for this by being enrolled in a Masters of EEng program (and over half way through). This type of education will dispel any issues of his theoretical background.

However, you will be at a handicap vs having an engineering degree. Not sure what your state board of engineers requirements are for a licensed engineer, but these rules kind of spell out what the industry feels about an Engineering versus an Engineering Technology degree.

In my state an Engineer with an Engineering degree needs to only wait 4 years before being allowed to take a PE exam. With an Engineering Technology degree, the engineer has to wait 8 years before he gets to take that same PE exam.

But, you will be allowed to take the PE exam, it is just that you will need more experience to compensate for the lack of advance theoretical study you will not get as an Eng Tech major.

 

[Tyrion101]

Is it possible to get hired by an international firm and request overseas work?