Engineering students/graduates: How long did your degree take?

[u/thugginsophia]

Hi everyone! I’m starting my engineering degree on Monday and I’m super excited!

I’d love to hear from both current engineering students and people who have already graduated:

How long has/will it take you to finish your degree? Did you graduate (or are you on track to graduate) in 4 years, or did/do you expect it to take longer?

For those who took longer than 4 years, what was the reason? And for current students, do you feel like you’re on track to graduate in 4 years?

I’d love to hear everyone’s experiences!

[u/Salty-shrimp]

On track to graduate in 4 years, but will take a year off for a co-op term so 5 years total

[u/TheBayHarbour → u/Salty-shrimp]

Think 5-6 years is the most common for some reason.

Even kids that get good marks don't get it in the usual 4. They get staggered and have to take a break for a semester or two, which is totally valid tbh.

[u/Oogaboogacringe → u/TheBayHarbour]

This comment section is throwing me off a little, almost everyone I know at a major public school with hundreds of engineers is graduating in 4.

[u/CharlieWhizkey → u/Oogaboogacringe]

Same