[onewhippedpuppy]

Dan, your story is interesting. I'm a returning college student, almost finished with an Aerospace Engineering degree. Working full time with a wife and two kids. Fun stuff.

Like everyone else said, choose your path. If you're purely a tech guy, and want to be top engineer some day, go with the MS. It will open those doors in engineering that might have been previously closed.

If you're interested in management, go with the MBA. It's the route I plan to take. It will diversify your knowledge, open doors for you, and allow you to change fields if necessary.

Regardless of which path you take, either will benefit you in the future. Try to get your employer to pay for it, many will at least partially reimburse you. Good luck!