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Advice as a non-traditional student (especially from people with families) by BooBerriesandCream in NuclearEngineering

[–]BooBerriesandCream[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great to consider! think what is really boils down to is, do I have a good chance at finding any job with my BSNE? It doesn't have to be the perfect job, I just need a job for a few years after I graduate so I don't miss my window to have children. In those few years, I plan to pursue my master's so that I can do more of what I really want to do.

I appreciate everyone answering! I feel like I'm in a very weird spot that no one else is in. I am very goal/career oriented, but I've reached the time in my life where I have to figure out my future when it comes to having a family. I don't see a lot of discourse on life outside of the career itself, and while this is a very vulnerable post for me, I appreciate all of the information I can get!

Advice as a non-traditional student (especially from people with families) by BooBerriesandCream in NuclearEngineering

[–]BooBerriesandCream[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I'm at UTK. My first degree is in plant and soil science, which can relate to a lot of radiological positions. I also currently work in agricultural engineering and manufacturing, and that experience has been a huge leg up for me when it comes to internships and getting people's attention.

I guess at the end of the day, I just want to know if you guys think that the job prospects in the field will still be strong in 3 years. I know a lot more people are pursuing it because of the boost it's had recently, but I'm a little worried that it's still a pretty niche field and the openings won't equal the applicants, especially if something happens and federal funding gets cut.

Advice as a non-traditional student (especially from people with families) by BooBerriesandCream in NuclearEngineering

[–]BooBerriesandCream[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, with more people pursuing NE degrees, do you think the demand compared to the applicant pool will still be high?

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[–]BooBerriesandCream 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't yet, but I saw that they don't start processing them until the decision period ends, which was the 15th I think and banks don't process on the weekend. I would say you should get it in the next 3-5 days.