What jobs can you have with a degree in engineering?

Answer 1

It depends on what specific field of engineering your degree is in. For instance, you could be a mechanical engineer, a computer engineer or an aerospace engineer. There is nearly always a demand for computer engineers, who tend to make higher salaries.

Answer 2

Engineering is a diverse and multifaceted field. Good engineering requires not only math and science, but also a thorough grasp of economics, social trends, psychology, and business smarts. Engineers will likely continue to have good job prospects in the future, as many companies are continuously looking for skilled engineers to fill key positions in their company.

Fields within the engineering discipline are extremely varied. The main fields are chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. In addition, nuclear, biomedical, environmental, aerospace, are all subfields of the main disciplines.

Engineering careers almost always require at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Engineering degrees usually teach the basics of math and science for the first two years and then hone in on the specific field of engineering in the last two years. Many students take five years to complete engineering degrees due either to the rigor of the classes, or sometimes in order to complete an internship for a company. One of the great advantages of an engineering degree is the quality of paid internships that exist. Usually one can get paid $15-$20 an hour and gain valuable job experience in the process.

Many more opportunities exist for engineers that seek master's degrees or doctorates. With a master's degree an individual can work in a managerial position which brings better pay and benefits. Engineers with doctorates can teach at the university level as well as work consulting jobs, where they freelance their services for a high hourly rate.

Engineers with bachelor's degrees tend to earn between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on the type of engineering and their employer. Engineering managers with a master's tend to earn between $115,000 and $135,000. Engineering consultants with doctorates can earn a wide range of salary depending on how much work they can get and what their level of expertise is.

Engineering is a fast paced, growing job market with plenty of opportunities for those willing to get the necessary credentials. Virtually all employment projections point to the field adding more jobs than average over the next decade, making it an excellent choice for motivated student.