Jobs in the field of computer technology have a reputation for being fast-growing and high-paying, but not all jobs that focus on computer technology are equally advantageous. If you are wondering whether computer hardware engineering or computer programming is a better major, you should consider factors such as salary, job outlook and work duties. You […]
If you’re interested in a career exploring the mysteries of space, you might have narrowed down your choice of college majors to aerospace engineering and astronomy. Both aerospace engineer and astronomer are among the types of aerospace careers offered by organizations such as NASA and private sector space exploration ventures. It is the nature of […]
If you have done well in science and math classes in the past, you’re probably thinking of majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject in college. That is often a smart choice, since STEM occupations often offer high wages, a positive job outlook and more prestige than many majors in the arts […]
Careers in the health industry are consistently in demand. However, students who want to work in healthcare have so many options to consider: doctor, nurse, technician and even biomedical engineer. If you are torn between pursuing a biomedical engineering degree and a traditional medical degree, you need to think about all of the pros and […]
The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields offer some of the highest paying and fastest growing job opportunities. Chemistry, a natural science that focuses on the properties of matter, certainly fits this pattern. A question remains for students who are interested in the subject, however. Should they major in chemistry or in a […]
Given its place as one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, you might think of engineering as a close relative of the field of science. However, some branches of engineering, like industrial engineering, may have more in common with business than with the conventional image of an engineer. As the discipline of […]
With so many different engineering disciplines out there, it can be hard to decide which engineering degree is right for you. Some disciplines, like mechanical engineering and materials engineering, may sound like they have a lot in common. In fact, they do, in terms of the outcome being to apply science, math and engineering principles […]
Not all engineers work in a laboratory or in an office all day. Two engineering roles that involve a great deal of onsite and often outdoors work are petroleum engineering and mining and geological engineering. These two occupations both focus on the process of retrieving natural resources from within the earth. Petroleum engineers focus on […]
Engineers design and develop technology that affects the world around them. Two types of engineers, in particular, make a major impact on the world. Civil engineers create the structures, ranging from bridges and roads to airports and water treatment facilities, that society uses on a daily basis for living, working and transportation. Environmental engineers develop […]
Architecture and engineering are two different occupations with a good deal of overlap. Both architects and engineers may complete some of the same work duties, most notably the design of buildings and structures. However, the many distinctions between the two degree programs mean that one major is likely to appeal more to individual students than […]
