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Tyson
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Durham, North Carolina
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Is a bach degree required to become an automotive designer/ engineer?
I am currently in 12th grade with a 2.9 contemplating weather I should go to college or tradeschool.
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Brian Swain
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Modesto, California
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Hi Tyson,
One thing to keep in mind, you are not limited to one or the other. I know alot of people that have obtained an associates degree/technical certification before going to "college" . And while most job posting for "engineering" position requires bachelors degrees, having practical hands on experience with cars ( weather its engines, bodies, electrical, HVAC) is absolutely vital to being a GOOD engineer.
Personally I would recommend finding a community college that offers both classes in automotive as well as way to transfer to a "4-year" university. That way you would obtain practical hands on skills and knowledge about how cars work, as well as taking some general ed classes that alot of "4-year" universities require regardless of your major.
Also, your very fist job may very well not be design related, and it can take time to eventually work your way up to or land an engineering job. So be patient, but keep learning and acquiring new skills regardless of the position your in
One thing to keep in mind, you are not limited to one or the other. I know alot of people that have obtained an associates degree/technical certification before going to "college" . And while most job posting for "engineering" position requires bachelors degrees, having practical hands on experience with cars ( weather its engines, bodies, electrical, HVAC) is absolutely vital to being a GOOD engineer.
Personally I would recommend finding a community college that offers both classes in automotive as well as way to transfer to a "4-year" university. That way you would obtain practical hands on skills and knowledge about how cars work, as well as taking some general ed classes that alot of "4-year" universities require regardless of your major.
Also, your very fist job may very well not be design related, and it can take time to eventually work your way up to or land an engineering job. So be patient, but keep learning and acquiring new skills regardless of the position your in
Eshwarya Agarwal
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Eshwarya’s Answer
Hi Tyson,
In my experience having a bachelor's degree always helps. During a bachelor's degree you will also get exposed to practical applications and help you gauge whether you really like the field or not.
Being a graduate can also open up a variety of opportunities for future in other fields where same/similar skillsets are needed.
In my experience having a bachelor's degree always helps. During a bachelor's degree you will also get exposed to practical applications and help you gauge whether you really like the field or not.
Being a graduate can also open up a variety of opportunities for future in other fields where same/similar skillsets are needed.
Kris Cousino
Construction management
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Toledo, Ohio
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You are contemplating whether or not you can handle college with a 2.9 GPA. You need to ask yourself why you don't have more As and Bs on your report card. Is it because you don't understand the material or is it because you are distracted with other things. Perhaps sports or a job or friendships are taking priority over your classwork?
Attending college requires a certain maturity. It requires discipline and time management skills. Many times, lectures may be boring, but we have to pay attention and take good quality notes in order to learn. Have you taken an ACT exam? How well did you score on that?
If intense reading, writing and studying isn't for you, there are vocational school options. Many community colleges offer automotive classes. You can start there, gain some certificates or an associate degree and see where you want to go from there.
Typically, the higher degree you have, the easier it is to be paid a higher salary. However, those degrees have costs in themselves, so the answer as to where you should go lies within you. Where do you think you will thrive best?
Attending college requires a certain maturity. It requires discipline and time management skills. Many times, lectures may be boring, but we have to pay attention and take good quality notes in order to learn. Have you taken an ACT exam? How well did you score on that?
If intense reading, writing and studying isn't for you, there are vocational school options. Many community colleges offer automotive classes. You can start there, gain some certificates or an associate degree and see where you want to go from there.
Typically, the higher degree you have, the easier it is to be paid a higher salary. However, those degrees have costs in themselves, so the answer as to where you should go lies within you. Where do you think you will thrive best?