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Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies 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 Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies 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 Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies 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 Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 92,200 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 97,500 |
| 6 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 78,700 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 81,600 |
| 3 | Constructions Managers | 92,200 |
| 3 | Drafters | 59,900 |
| 3 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 73,400 |
| 2 | Computer Support Specialists | 54,500 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 69,800 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 88,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies 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 Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 139,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 99,400 |
| 3 | Constructions Managers | 129,000 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 122,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 103,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 117,000 |
| 2 | Civil Engineers | 113,000 |
| 2 | Drafters | 68,700 |
| 2 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations, nec | 130,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies 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 Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 147,000 |
| 4 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 137,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 74,400 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 90,900 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 340,000 |
| 2 | Engineers, nec | 129,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 99,200 |
| 2 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 86,600 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 148,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and data processing services | 89,000 |
| 10 | All construction | 80,100 |
| 6 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 74,800 |
| 3 | Electric light and power | 122,000 |
| 2 | Eating and drinking places | 36,100 |
| 2 | Oil and gas extraction | 118,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 81,200 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 76,400 |
| 2 | Banking | 77,400 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 51,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | All construction | 113,000 |
| 7 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 105,000 |
| 6 | Computer and data processing services | 139,000 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Insurance | 115,000 |
| 3 | Electric light and power | 140,000 |
| 3 | Colleges and universities | 82,600 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 74,200 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 79,400 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 61,900 |
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