[indthkr]

"Many of the Chinese students in my Grad School class could NOT function in an English speaking environment.

I wouldn't doubt that statement a bit. On the other hand many companies probably couldn't care less about their language skills. They look at Engineers as being Idiot-Savants, or like the "Pre-Cogs" in the movie "Minority Report".

"Most engineering students are BURNED OUT by the time they've survived 4-5 years of BRUTAL work."

Not to mention that I'm sure that many have some pretty hefty student loans to pay-off.

...a master degree Chemical Engineer (the best paid engineers) from a top twenty school will start out at $15K-$20K less than graduates from a top 20 MBA program."

That's right! It's about the money, baby!
In addition, in the U.S. economy at least, an MBA probably provides much better flexibility and survival skills further down the career path.

[irons_player]

>>better flexibility and survival skills <<

They survive by sending american jobs to other countries.

[jb6]

Considering how many US former tech companies are nothing but gutted shells with a brand name and a distribution network, without an MBA you're nothing.

[rasblue]

In addition, in the U.S. economy at least, an MBA probably provides much better flexibility and survival skills further down the career path


Thats why savvy engineers get MBA's. MBA + Engineering Degree = Much more $$$ than an MBA with an easier degree.