The decision on whether to go directly from your B.S. degree into your graduate program or to spend some time working first is entirely dependent on your particular needs and circumstances. It's never too late to advance your education.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETING A B.S. DEGREE [top]

Many students go directly from their undergraduate to their graduate program. It is not unusual for students to research potential graduate schools during the junior and senior years of their undergraduate program.

WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME [top]

The vast majority of engineers earning their graduate degree via distance education are working full-time. Some have been out of school for less than a year, while others may have been out of school for a number of years.