Engineer Your Future
CUTTING-EDGE MAJORS
Nuclear Engineering
From fission to fusion, nuclear engineers design and develop reactor cores, radiation shielding, and other nuclear equipment. Engineers may also explore industrial and medical uses for diagnosis equipment and disease therapies. Nuclear engineering was named the second best-paying STEM job for recent graduates by Forbes.
WASHINGTON, DC ($152,810)
HARTFORD, CT ($135,690)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM ($127,720)
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, 2013
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
For nuclear engineers
$102,220
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Aerospace Engineering
If you’re passionate about hyperloops and orbital rocket boosters, this is the degree for you. Today’s aerospace engineers are designing and producing the most complex planes, supercraft, and satellites the world has ever seen. Aeronautical engineers work primarily with aircraft, while astronautical engineers study the science and technology of spacecraft.
BOEING
LOCKHEED MARTIN
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
for aerospace engineers
$109,650
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Computer Science
Named #3 on Forbes’ list of 15 Most Valuable College Majors, the field of computer science is expected to grow exponentially during the next decade. As a computer science major, you’ll learn about the inner workings of computer systems, and design better ways for humans to interact with computers.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
WEB DEVELOPER
ESTIMATED JOB GROWTH
2008-2018
24%
Forbes, 2016
Software Engineering
Named one of the “Happiest Jobs in America” by Forbes, software engineers are shaping the future through the design, analysis, and implementation of software. But it’s not all fun and games: courses focus on complex subjects, such as statistics and probability, discrete mathematics, and computer applications.
FACEBOOK ($177,014)
LINKEDIN ($170,839)
GOOGLE ($164,683)
RISE IN DEMAND FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
By year 2022
22%
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Mechanical Engineering
Whether it’s designing the latest smartphone or building the blueprint for an aircraft carrier, mechanical engineers develop, build, and improve machines. You’ll learn what makes planes fly, as well as the physics behind your favorite roller coaster.
NASA
GOOGLE
BOEING
MEDIAN SALARY
For mechanical engineers
$84,190
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Biosystems Engineering
Biosystems engineers are tackling some of the most critical challenges in biology, including tissue engineering, renewable energy, and air quality. Graduates are sought after by a wide variety of employers and industries—ranging from food manufacturers and environmental consulting firms to health providers and government agencies.
RESEARCH LABORATORY ENGINEER
ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY ADVISOR
US FOREST SERVICE SPECIALIST
The world’s growing demand for food safety has propelled the need for biosystems engineers.
POPULAR MAJORS
Computer Science
Named #3 on Forbes’ list of 15 Most Valuable College Majors, the field of computer science is expected to grow exponentially during the next decade. As a computer science major, you’ll learn about the inner workings of computer systems, and design better ways for humans to interact with computers.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
WEB DEVELOPER
ESTIMATED JOB GROWTH
2008-2018
24%
Forbes, 2016
Mechanical Engineering
Whether it’s designing the latest smartphone or building the blueprint for an aircraft carrier, mechanical engineers develop, build, and improve machines. You’ll learn what makes planes fly, as well as the physics behind your favorite roller coaster.
NASA
GOOGLE
BOEING
MEDIAN SALARY
For mechanical engineers
$84,190
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
That smartphone in your pocket wouldn’t be possible without electrical engineers. As demand in the technology sector explodes, so too will the demand for this profession. Electrical engineering students learn how to design, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems, and develop methods that use power more efficiently.
Electrical and electronics engineers play a pivotal role in a number of industries, including automotive, robotics, manufacturing, telecommunications, and construction.
Average salary
at Qualcomm for electrical engineers
$123,277
HIGH-GROWTH MAJORS
Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineers use their skills to develop more efficient systems that reduce waste and save money. Many industrial engineering graduates pursue careers in the aeronautics field, while others find jobs at engineering firms, automobile manufacturers, or architectural companies.
AEROSPACE
ARCHITECTURAL
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS
MEDIAN SALARY
for industrial engineer
$84,310
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
That smartphone in your pocket wouldn’t be possible without electrical engineers. As demand in the technology sector explodes, so too will the demand for this profession. Electrical engineering students learn how to design, troubleshoot, and install electronic systems, and develop methods that use power more efficiently.
Electrical and electronics engineers play a pivotal role in a number of industries, including automotive, robotics, manufacturing, telecommunications, and construction.
Average salary
at Qualcomm for electrical engineers
$123,277
Civil Engineering
What does it take to build a hydroelectric dam, a superhighway, or the world’s tallest skyscraper? Just ask a civil engineer. As an aspiring engineer, you’ll study the basics such as physics, geology, geometry and calculus, while also learning what it takes to build a structurally sound bridge or a high-rise that can withstand a catastrophic hurricane.
Popular Concentrations
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
$83,450
CIVIL ENGINEER, MEDIAN SALARY
U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, 2016
MEDIAN SALARY
civil engineer
$83,450
U.S. bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016
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