Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineers solve problems in the environment through applying the principles of biology and chemistry to their work. Their work involves the control of water and air pollution, recycling, waste disposal, and solving public health issues. They conduct studies on hazardous-waste management and advise on methods for treatment. They develop environmental regulations, design municipal water supplies, water treatment plants, and perform quality-control checks. Some work as consultants who advise clients on meeting regulations.

The average starting salary for an environmental engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is $51,000.

The average annual salary for an experienced environmental engineer is $80,750.

In 2008, approximately 54,300 people were environmental engineers. This is the 8th largest discipline in the U.S. It is one of the medium-range disciplines in number of engineers in the field.

Electrical Engineering is expected to grow by 31% in employment in the 2008-2018 decade. Job opportunities should be good because of the demand for environmental engineers to help companies meet environmental regulations; to develop new methods to clean up, prevent, and eliminate environmental problems; and to find new ways to create healthier societies.

The top environmental schools are Stanford University, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Resources:

http://education-portal.com/articles/Top_Schools_for_Environmental_Engineering.html

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Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum engineers design methods of extracting natural gases and oil from deposits deep within the earth. When a resource is found, these engineers work with geologists to determine the geography and characteristics of where they are to drill and the methods to be used when drilling. They supervise and monitor, drilling and production. Petroleum engineers develop equipment and methods to make the recovery of oil more efficient and profitable.

The starting annual salary for an engineer entering this discipline with a Bachelor's Degree is $83,121, the highest of all disciplines.

The average annual salary for a petroleum engineer is $119,960.

As of 2008, approximately 21,900 people were petroleum engineers. This is one of the lower-middle disciplines in number of engineers. (Smallest discipline- 2,700; largest discipline- 278,400)

Petroleum engineers are expected to have an employment growth of 18% from 2008-2018. The number of jobs opening will likely exceed the number of people entering petroleum engineering, creating excellent opportunities for them. Petroleum engineers work around the world.

The top petroleum engineering schools are A&M University, University of Texas- Austin, and Stanford University.

Resources:

http://www.infozee.com/channels/ms/usa/petroleum-engineering-rankings.htm

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers solve problems involving the production and use of chemicals by applying the principles of chemistry. Chemical engineers design equipment and methods for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test new ways to manufacture products and to treat the byproducts of manufacturing, and supervise production. Chemical engineers work in many other fields and apply the principles of science and math, and engineering in their work. Chemical engineers need to be aware of how their processes affect the environment and workers.

The starting salary for an chemical engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is $64,902 annually.

the average annual salary for an engineer in this discipline is $91

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineers develop products such as artificial organs, prostheses, medical instruments, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. Biomedical engineers work to solve medical and health-related problems with new medical devices and procedures. They must combine their knowledge of engineering, biology, and medicine.

The starting annual salary for an engineer entering this field with a Bachelor's Dgree is $54,158.

The average annual salary for an engineer in this discipline is $82,550.

As of 2008, approximately 16,000 people were biomedical engineers. This is the 4th smallest discipline.

Biomedical engineers should experience the fastest growth of the disciplines over the next decade. Employment growth in biomedical engineering is projected to grow 72% between 2008 and 2018, the highest of all disciplines. This is because of growing interest in this field, a higher demand for better medical devices/equipment, and a growing focus on health-related issues. Employment for all disciplines of engineering is expected to grow 7-13% over the next decade. Job openings compared with job seekers are expected to be balanced in all areas of engineering.

The top three schools for biomedical engineering are Johns Hopkins University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of California-San Diego.

Resources:

http://www.infozee.com/channels/ms/usa/bioengineering-biomedical-engineering-rankings.htm

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest disciplines of engineering. Mechanical engineers work to design and develop machines of all types. They work on power-producing machines like generators and power-using machines like elevators. Mechanical engineers design tools that are used by other engineers and machines used in everyday life. Mechanical engineers design and produce engines, mechanical systems, industrial production equipment, and robots.



The average starting salary for a mechanical engineer with a Bachelor's Degree was $58,766 annually, as of 2009.



The average salary for an experienced engineer was $8o,580 annually, as of 2009.



As of 2008, approximately 238,700 people were mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineering is the discipline of engineering with the second most workers in it.



Mechanical engineering is expected to grow by 6% in employment between 2008 and 2018.



The top three schools for mechanical engineering in order from best to last are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and University of California-Berkeley

Resources:

http://education-portal.com/articles/Top_Schools_for_Mechanical_Engineering.html

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage systems. They must consider many factors in the design process from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project to government regulations and potential environmental hazards.

The starting salary for a civil engineer with a bachelor's degree is around $36,500. the average salary for all engineers is $81,180.

278,400 civil engineers were employed as of 2008. Civil engineering job growth is expected to encounter a spurt of 24% over this decade. This is because there is a need to improve the nation's infrastructure and the population growth.Civil engineers will need to develop and expand water supply, transportation, and pollution control systems.

The top 3 schools for civil engineering are

1)University of California–Berkeley
2)University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign
3)Georgia Institute of Technology

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment. Electrical equipment includes electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, and wiring. They also work on radar, navigation, and communication systems along with power generation and transmission devices used by utilities.

The starting annual for an electrical engineer with a bachelor degree is $60,125. The average annual salary for electrical engineers with a bachelor's degree including beginners and the experienced is $86,250.

As of 2008, there were 157,800 electrical engineers employed in the United States. Job growth is expected to grow 2%. The low increase is due to international competition in the field.

The top 3 schools for electrical engineering are

1) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2) Stanford University

3) University of California–Berkeley