Engineering/Architecture Career Track

What is an Engineer?
An engineer designs materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, safety and cost.

What is an Engineer?
An engineer designs materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, safety and cost.

DESIGN

DEVELOP

MAINTAIN

TEST

PRODUCE

What is an Engineer?
You can have an associates, bachelors, masters or PhD degree to learn the job
Type of Engineering Field Aerospace Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Automotive Biomedical Chemical Civil Environmental Electrical Computer Science Industrial and Operations Materials Science Mechanical Marine Nuclear and Radiological Sciences Average Minimum Salary $58,539 $50,500 $63,071 $56,960 $62,288 $57,678 $57,678 $63,941 $73,910 $61,262 $68,000 $63,071 $56,783 $53,333

Salary Increase with a Higher Education

Engineering Field Aerospace Mechanical Computer Science Bachelors Masters $58,539 $69,441 $63,071 $71,738 $73,910 $90,078 PhD $75,626 $95,000 $92,000

With more experience and education level, engineers typically earn up to a $200,000 salary Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations. A bachelors degree is required for MOST entry-level jobs Research positions require a GRADUATE degree Starting salaries are among the HIGHEST of all college graduates.

Recommended Skills for an Engineer

High School Classes Math Physics Chemistry Biology Computer skills Advanced Placement (AP) classes Clubs/groups geared toward engineering

Engineering Skills Writing Oral presenting Teamwork Critical thinking Analytical Organizational Internships and summer jobs can help improve skills

Architecture Career Track

An architect designs buildings and other structures. They have to ensure the buildings are functional, safe, economical and suit the needs of the people that use them.

Architect Requirements
5 year Bachelor of Architecture degree 2-4 year Master of Architecture degree Professional degree in architecture to get a license.
Must pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) Must do an internship or practical training

Accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

Not every state has this requirement

Architect Job Growth & Preparation

Job growth is faster than average in comparison to most jobs
A very competitive fieldwork at a architecture firm during school
TOP JOB SKILLS

Drawing skills Creativity Math Design

Design talent Engineering ability Social Awareness Business skills Legal knowledge

Daily Life of an Architect

Entry-Level: $40,000-$50,000
Performs design computations, puts data together, and completes elementary assignments. Prepares project and architectural plans as requested. Inspects structures and buildings. Always gets supervised by a boss

Daily Life of an Architect

Mid-Level: ~$76,000
Performs design computations, puts data together, and completes elementary assignments. Prepares project and plans as requested. Inspects structures and buildings.

Writes specifications as assigned, coordinates with material manufacturers, and inspects raw materials. Little supervision by a boss

Daily Life of an Architect

Advanced-Level: +$100,000
Responsible for minor or small architectural projects. Selects, evaluates, and implements architectural procedures and techniques to use to complete projects. Prepares reports and specifications as requested. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Creativity and latitude is required. Reports conclusions to a boss.

General High School Preparation

Take as much math (up to calculus if possible) and science if possible Take Advanced Placement and honors classes Join clubs that cater to math/science, engineering or architecture Score at least 27-30 on the ACT for top universities or at least a 25.

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