Are you a practical dreamer, applying nuts-and-bolts knowledge to new ideas, making plans become reality? If you love big projects—from the smallest design details to the world's tallest skyscrapers—then a career in engineering might be perfect for you.
Engineering employment is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014, and some specialties are expected to grow even faster. Plus, according to the US Department of Labor, starting salaries in engineering are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. So whether you choose to focus on robots, farms, cities, ecosystems or one of the many other specialties engineering offers, your job prospects will be looking good. Select a program to get started.
Civil engineers help build cities, everything from roads and bridges to public buildings, factories, airports, parks and water supply systems. They design the elements that make up a city, then help those plans become reality. To get started in this career, you need an engineering degree, and the more varied your skills and educational background, the more opportunities are available. Find programs...
