I agree with r1v3r, the true worth in engineering degree are in the analytical, logical and ability to find optimal solutions. These are the true values that I hold in regard.

Whether its the guy down there trying to optimize the new power stage for a new device or the guy who is trying to figure out optimal work schedules for the guys or the sales engineer trying to help the customer find the right product for their application.

Its what that makes the world go round. People solving problems for other people. It just that engineers are trained specialists for technical problems.

As long as the wannabes know not where not to stick their cruddy hands into where they shouldn't its fine by me. Don't wanna have my car blow up cos the engineer can't do math.