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The job outlook for engineers is bright! Engineers are currently in great demand around the world and career opportunities for graduating students are excellent. Salaries for entry-level positions are currently far above many other fields.

Academic ProgramEarly Career Pay*Mid-Career Pay**
Aerospace Engineering$83,500$138,100
Biomedical Engineering$80,300$133,500
Biosystems Engineering$72,600$119,500
Chemical Engineering$85,600$151,800
Civil Engineering$73,400$122,600
Computer Engineering$89,100$148,500
Computer Science$85,400$139,700
Electrical Engineering$84,900$143,000
Industrial Engineering$80,500$133,400
Materials Science & Engineering$81,200$135,300
Mechanical Engineering$79,600$130,300
Nuclear Engineering$85,200$137,600

*These figures include the median salary of engineers with 0-5 years of experience. The data comes from payscale.com, December 2023.
**These figures include the median salary of engineers with 10+ years of experience. The data comes from payscale.com, December 2023.