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Engineering Specialties

4 predominant Engineering Categories:

  • Civil
  • Chemical
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical

Other Types of Engineering:

  • Aerospace
  • Architectural
  • Architectural
  • Bioengineering
  • Ceramic
  • Computer
  • Computer Science
  • Construction
  • Engineering Management
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Engineering Physics & Engineering Science
  • Environmental
  • Forest & Paper
  • Geological
  • Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Metallurgical
  • Microelectronic
  • Mining
  • Naval Architecture & Marine
  • Nuclear
  • Ocean
  • Petroleum
  • Software
  • Surveying & Geomatics 

 

Bureau of Labor Statistics


Occupational Outlook Handbook

Click on your specific engineering focus.

Navigate using tabs to investigate job descriptions, training,  work environment, job availability, statistics. etc.

Important - the landing page for each specialty has truncated information. Click the tabs or the headings for in-depth information.

Click "How to Become One" tab to learn more about necessary qualities for the position and certification / licensing.

Be sure to check out the "Similar Occupations" tab as it will help  you compare/contrast related fields.

This comprehensive website will answer questions such as:

  • What do ___ engineers do?
  • Where do ___ engineers work?
  • What are the qualities of a ___ engineer?
  • What education /training  is necessary?
  • What kind of certifications / licenses are required for this specialty?
  • What is the pay scale?
  • What is the employment outlook? projections? statistics?

Engineering Colleges / Universities


Note:  It is important to investigate the ranking scheme utilized by these sites in order to make balanced decisions about the information posted.  Where do they get their data?  How do they determine the rankings?

Featured Sites:

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Search universities by programs and locations.


Engineering majors  |  Engineering Technology majors
Note:  After clicking an icon, be sure to click "More Information" for in-depth details about career paths and training.

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Big Picture:  Road Map

 

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Find the Right Program for You:  
Engineering Careers & Education You'll Need

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Sample engineering school:  Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Indiana)
Explore the individual disciplines.

Professional Engineering Associations

Certification & Licensing Bodies

  • a resource for all information on Engineering, Technology and Computing (ETC)
  • accreditation globally
  • provides information on Accrediting and Recognized Bodies, Accredited Institutions,
  • and various Accreditation Resources
  • describers accreditation process
  • provides information on methods, objectives and challenges to accreditation
Engineering certification: completion of four steps to get licensed:
  • Graduate from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Work as an engineer for four years.
  • Pass the Professional Engineering (PE) exam (you cannot take the PE exam without first passing the FE exam).