Use Your Military Education Benefits for a Science and Engineering Degree
Science and Engineering
Interested in a Science and Engineering degree? This career field, along with your military background, can prove to be highly satisfying and motivating. There is ample room for growth, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the engineering career is poised to grow 11% across the engineering field as a whole between 2008 and 2018 - with staggeringly impressive growth projected for Environmental Engineers at 31% and Biomedical Engineers at 71%!
In addition to those rapidly growing career choices, here are several other careers with a Science and Engineering degree you can achieve:
- Civil Engineer
- Wastewater Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Computer Software Engineer
- Biologist
- Aerospace Engineer
- Consultant
- Naval Architect
- Petroleum Engineer
- Food Scientist
- University Researcher
- Mining Safety Engineer
Also take into consideration that while these fields are projected to grow immensely over the following years, they are also some of the highest paying careers right out of college. Expanding on your science and engineering degree, whether it's an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree, can also broaden your horizon. For example- you can dip into one of the numerous other fields of Engineering such as Technology, Pharmaceutical, or Energy Engineering. Keep in mind that your years in the military will only enhance your ability to be knowledgeable and competitive in this market upon graduation. That's not saying you will be guaranteed a job, but your background certainly will give you a fierce edge above the competition.
Here are some median salaries of jobs you can get with a science and engineering degree, courtesy again of the Bureau of Labor and Statistics:
Position Median Salaries
Civil Engineer $74,600
Chemical Engineer $84,680
Mechanical Engineer $74,920
Computer Hardware Engineer $97,400
Food Scientist $59,520
In addition to the salaries and wages listed above, most positions listed receive premium benefits—paid vacation, sick leave, and medical and life insurance. Additionally, many health care and medicine-centric positions include comprehensive retirement and pension plans.
A Science and Engineering Bachelor's Degree is required for most entry-level positions. In addition, you will need to pass your state's Engineering Licensing test. Upon successful licensing, you can become a Licensed Engineer. Be sure to log onto the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology to make sure the school you've chosen is listed with them.
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