What are the benefits to be gained by going to graduate school? How do I apply?
As a general rule, people with graduate degrees tend to move up faster in private industry and in government than those without them. They tend to become leaders in the firms they are associated with and generally have more challenging and interesting careers. Further, the lifetime earnings of an engineer with a masters’ degree is far greater than those with bachelors’ degrees. Most graduate programs require the graduate record exam (GRE) in order to be admitted. Information on the GRE and applications for graduate school at the University of Maine may be obtained in 103 Boardman Hall or at the graduate school. Applications for graduate school should be submitted before January if at all possible. For students completing their junior year with a GPA of 3.0 or better, the Department will offer early admission to the graduate program. This will enable you to start taking graduate courses during your senior year so that you can obtain both your BS and MS at the end of five years. Jean Mac
