Engineering majors were among the highest paid college graduates in 2013 according to a recent report. Petroleum engineers had the highest average starting salary at $97,000, followed by computer engineers at $70,900 and chemical engineers at $67,500. Engineers remain in high demand due to supply and demand in industries like manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure that rely on innovation to increase efficiency. Companies seek engineers to expand and adapt to changes, ensuring engineering degrees provide rewarding career opportunities.

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Average Starting Salaries Report Reveals Good News for Engineering Majors | Karen Jensen
If you enjoy studying math and science, are doing fairly well in the courses, and still have not declared a
major, consider looking into the various types of engineering degrees offered at your university or the
universities you are thinking about applying to. A recent National Association of Colleges and
Employers report revealed that graduates with engineering degrees were placed in the top ten when it
came to finding college graduates with the highest starting salaries in 2013. This means that engineering
majors, who graduated with bachelor degrees, were some of the highest-paid graduates in 2013.
The highest starting salary among graduates with engineering degrees in 2013 went to petroleum
engineers, whose average starting salary was $97,000. The second highest starting salary went to
graduates with computer engineering degrees who made, on average, $70,900. Chemical engineering
majors were not far behind, averaging a $67,500 starting salary.
The reason engineering majors are often hired before they even set foot outside of their universities is
because of the fundamental concept of supply and demand. Engineers are needed in the manufacturing
industry, in information technologies and computer systems, in military and defense branches of the
government, infrastructure repair, and even the construction industry, which has bounced back noticeably
after a significant lull in activity.
A change in the operations of many industries is another reason why engineers are in such high demand.
Companies are looking for innovators and inventors who can not only come up with ideas, but fabricate
them as well. Whether industries are looking to save money by figuring out how to increase efficiency and
functionality, or responding to changes that affect an entire industry—much like how hydraulic fracturing
and other new fuel technologies have changed the petroleum industry—engineers remain in high demand.
Industries and companies are looking to expand and they need engineers to do this. This is why
businesses are eagerly signing up for career fairs at universities with top-tier engineering programs. So, if
you tend to enjoy math and science and think you can handle an intense but rewarding work load, a major
in engineering may be the right choice for you.
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