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General Engineering Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in General Engineering but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in General Engineering but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for General Engineering majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Engineering majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Engineering majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Engineers, nec | 93,400 |
| 9 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 98,800 |
| 8 | Civil Engineers | 88,100 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineers | 88,600 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 104,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 94,700 |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 92,300 |
| 2 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 93,600 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 102,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for General Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Engineering majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 141,000 |
| 8 | Engineers, nec | 127,000 |
| 6 | Civil Engineers | 125,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineers | 123,000 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 138,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 66,800 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 160,000 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 140,000 |
| 2 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 120,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for General Engineering majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of General Engineering majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 174,000 |
| 8 | Engineers, nec | 144,000 |
| 5 | Civil Engineers | 136,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 227,000 |
| 5 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 152,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineers | 130,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 172,000 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 126,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 142,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Engineering majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Engineering majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 87,000 |
| 11 | Computer and data processing services | 101,000 |
| 7 | All construction | 85,100 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 102,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 103,000 |
| 3 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 93,400 |
| 2 | Aircraft and parts | 107,000 |
| 2 | Banking | 107,000 |
| 2 | Electric light and power | 100,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for General Engineering majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of General Engineering majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 130,000 |
| 7 | All construction | 95,300 |
| 6 | Computer and data processing services | 150,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 145,000 |
| 3 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 133,000 |
| 3 | Aircraft and parts | 147,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 145,000 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 115,000 |
| 2 | National security and international affairs | 147,000 |
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