Do Engineers make sufficient money?

Question

I want to be an Engineer, I don't know what kind yet- but most likely a computer hardware engineer.

Answer 1

When you go to college, you have these options:

Software Engr (computer programmer) aka CS
Electrical Engineer aka EE
Electrical and Computer Engineer aka ECE
Chemical Engineer aka Chem E
Mechanical Engineer aka ME
Civil Engineer -- designs public works, maybe military systems as well

If you want to design computer devices and hardware, the route is ECE.

Does it pay well? Around 55000-65000.

You will have to take a ton of pretty tough Math, physics, and electrical engineering classes in college. Recognize this is a serious commitment.

You also have to worry about outsourced jobs to some extent. Because people from India will take a salary 1/4 of this and be content with it.

To start, you can learn the difference between an electrical device and an electronic device. Electrical concerns only those devices which are used to transfer electricity. An electronic device implies some kind of use with a computer system. You will get your fill of both of them in college.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Computer engineers make more money than most others. But, although engineering pays well, it doesn't pay THAT well. It really depends on the job and what field of work you go into. For example, most civil and mechanical engineers start out between $40k-$50k. And after a few years, get bumped up to $70k-$80k. I'm a mechanical engineer, and I didn't go the typical HVAC or powerplant route, and I'm now working for a construction management firm, making more money than I normally would have going the typical route. It also depends on experience and college background. For instance, a person with a masters or PhD is certainly going to get paid more than someone with only a bachelors. Another thing to think about is becoming a PE (Professional Engineer). This also has monetary perks.

The moral of the story is that there are base salaries, but that's just a starting point. Some engineers are making $30,000 a year, while some are making $400,000 a year. It all depends on what you do with your skills and the job market.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Sufficient? definitely. Unless, you decide to live in an area where the cost of living is outrageous, but, even then, there are ways to live sufficiently.

I make much more than sufficient money as an electrical engineer.

Computer hardware engineers are among the top-paid of all engineering categories.

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Answer 5

To make a lot of money first get an engineering degree then transfer to management, perhaps get an MBA. An engineering background will make you an extremely valuable manager. Hwever, if you really like engineering the money is sufficient.

"If it is money that your are interested in then it's money you will get." From the movie. And if you don't know what movie the you aren't nerd enough to be an engineer.

Answer 6

engineers sufficient money

Answer 7

I make 60,000 and thats after 2 years. I am a civil engineer.

Answer 8

I've been in the game for about 3 yrs now and I make about $57k/yr.... Aerospace Engineer

My wife makes $63k/yr and she's been working for a year as a Metallurgical Engineer

I got a BS and she's got an MS

Answer 9

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Answer 10

yes they do im in school right now and the engineering that im going to is about 75,000 starting and then when you get experience you will get up to about 100,00 a year that is good money right there