Engineering Degrees: The New 'Blank Space' in Career Success

Shake It Off: Engineering's Reign at the Top

Alright let's talk numbers because even I a songwriter know they don't lie. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York dropped some serious truth bombs and it turns out those engineering degrees are paying off like *big time*. We're talking top salaries straight out of college. Who knew blueprints could be as golden as a sold out stadium tour

From '22' to Six Figures: The Long Game

The report highlights that for those fresh faced grads (ages 22 27) fields like computer engineering computer science and chemical engineering are bringing in median early career salaries of $85,000 or more. That's enough to make anyone want to trade in their guitar for a calculator... almost. But it's not just a flash in the pan darling. The real magic happens later. By the time you're hitting that mid career stride (ages 35 45) we're talking *at least* $100,000 for *every* engineering major. Chemical engineering leads the way at $135,000 proving that sometimes the periodic table is more valuable than a platinum record. This makes me wonder about the future of investments especially with the shift towards electric vehicles. It appears that EV Investments Stall Leaving Republican Districts in the Dust. That is food for thought isn't it

A Small Piece of the Pie: Demand vs. Supply

Now here's the 'All Too Well' part: Engineering degrees only account for about 6% of all bachelor's degrees awarded. That's like finding a rare vinyl in a sea of streaming services. But it also means that those with the skills are in high demand. The National Association of Colleges and Employers backs this up pointing out the value of that sweet combo of math skills and technical expertise. It's a seller's market folks.

AI and Engineering: A 'Love Story' or a 'Bad Blood' Situation?

With AI shaking up every industry you might be wondering if engineers are about to become obsolete. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 'Not so fast'. Employment in many engineering fields is still projected to *grow* over the next decade. Looks like the robots aren't ready to build bridges (literal and metaphorical) all by themselves just yet. As someone who is constantly evolving my art it's comforting to know that some things still need a human touch even in a tech driven world.

The 'Red' Flags: Majors That Don't Pay as Much

Alright let's be real. While engineering is living its 'champagne problems' life other fields are facing a different reality. Education and arts majors? Bless their hearts. By ages 35 to 45 six fields of education majors report median earnings *below* $60,000. That's a tough pill to swallow. It's a reminder that passion doesn't always pay the bills and that sometimes you need to think strategically about your career path. But hey 'Long Live' the dreamers anyway.

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