She has no desire to get into management for now, but that could change over time. A Stanford MBA is definitely looks good in one's resume. However, a graduate engineering degree from Stanford may suffice. For instance, my manager, a MS Stanford graduate, has moved up a couple of level in 2 years. Having said that, another manager has done the same with only a B.S. from South Dakota State U. Further, the head of our division holds only a BA in liberal arts from a small local liberal arts college. The moral of the story is skills over credential.