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 Program | Early 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.