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Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science 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 Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science 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 Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science 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 Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Engineers, nec | 98,900 |
| 9 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 116,000 |
| 6 | Mechanical Engineers | 90,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 85,100 |
| 4 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 39,300 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 104,000 |
| 3 | Industrial and Refractory Machinery Mechanics | 45,100 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 84,400 |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 86,900 |
| 2 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 81,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science 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 Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 162,000 |
| 8 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 147,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 134,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 193,000 |
| 3 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 67,200 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 171,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 127,000 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 161,000 |
| 2 | Civil Engineers | 133,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science 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 Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 157,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 148,000 |
| 8 | Engineers, nec | 163,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 186,000 |
| 5 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 517,000 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 176,000 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 238,000 |
| 3 | Aerospace Engineers | 170,000 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 152,000 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Computer and data processing services | 120,000 |
| 8 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 98,600 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 58,300 |
| 4 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 112,000 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 98,800 |
| 4 | All construction | 70,300 |
| 4 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 111,000 |
| 3 | Aircraft and parts | 114,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 113,000 |
| 2 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 108,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Engineering Mechanics Physics And Science majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Computer and data processing services | 157,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 128,000 |
| 7 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 167,000 |
| 6 | All construction | 122,000 |
| 4 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 188,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Research, development, and testing services | 192,000 |
| 3 | Aircraft and parts | 153,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 155,000 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 145,000 |
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