The link below may answer some of your questions. Here is a excerpt:
February 2005
Of the top eight fields based on mean annual earnings for graduates who hold only a bachelor’s degree, seven are engineering disciplines:
Chemical engineering—$75,579
Aerospace, aero/astronautical engineering—$73,605
Computer systems engineering—$70,084
Physics and astronomy—$69,612
Electrical/electronics engineering—$68,977
Mechanical engineering—$68,806
Industrial engineering—$68,411
Civil engineering—$66,126
http://www.nspe.org/etweb/10205earningtrends.asp
Remember that experience and industry can make a HUGE difference in salary. Also, if you have a P.E. license can as well.
2006-08-23 06:09:06
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answered by Prof. Frink 3
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Not sure of the salaries. However, I do know that many idustrial companies that do work for oil/petroleum companies are having a hard time finding skilled engineers in the United States. There is a labor shortage of engineers so I think that would be good for someone like you.
2006-08-23 07:24:17
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answered by bamski 1
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The USA only produces about 400 petroleum engineers a year. The work force of petroleum engineers is an old, and new engineers move up quickly.
2006-08-23 07:38:36
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answered by Dr. D 7
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Supply and demand always drives salaries up or down. The demand does vary on industry and differs from one geographic region to the next. On the average I would rate from highest to lowest:
Chemical
Electrical
Computer Science
Mechanical
Civil
The difference may range from a thousand to tenth of thousand in US dollars.
Just keep in mind that money is not everything and should not be the determining factor in choosing a career.
2006-08-23 07:19:45
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answered by Edward 7
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Information and technology branch - at present when they are doing job for public or private sectors.
IT is dfficult to say when you your self doing business-knowledge is power,
2006-08-23 07:27:35
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree with the first question. the computer and electrical engineers get lesser salaries.
2006-08-23 07:27:23
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answered by herethere 2
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not a matter which branch , but all who works in oil/ gas/chemical sector are earning much
2006-08-23 07:37:10
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answered by ranga66tr 3
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engineers can only earn money
you need to be a lawyer or a ------ to make MONEY.
2006-08-23 08:27:54
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answered by Sanjeev K 2
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computer engineering
2006-08-23 07:29:40
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answered by T-bag 3
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jenetic -coumputer -chemical
2006-08-23 07:37:12
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answered by ferry 2
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