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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 41 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 43 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 43 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 41 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,020 | $44.72 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $91,235 | $43.86 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $90,141 | $43.34 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $88,604 | $42.60 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $86,860 | $41.76 | +0.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 708 | 102% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3,303 | 39% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,271 | 33% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,779 | 32% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,860 | 31% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,245 | 30% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 266 | 28% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,077 | 26% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 161 | 26% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 9,376 | 24% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 303 | 23% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 132 | 23% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,552 | 22% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 166 | 22% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 164 | 22% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 640 | 21% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 213 | 20% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,033 | 19% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 695 | 19% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 382 | 18% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Park | 2 | 7% | $88,968 |
| 2 | Foster City | 1 | 3% | $124,900 |
| 3 | Warren | 1 | 1% | $89,350 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $125,176 |
| 5 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $124,688 |

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Murray State University
Design Engineering Technology
Bryant Harrison: Design Engineers should be able to think creatively and be prepared to use software to solve problems. Students who have acquired certifications in design software have shown some level of aptitude toward using that software to create and design engineering solutions.

Dr. A. Tye Gardner Ph.D.: Getting a master's degree goes a long way to making candidates stand out and improving earnings. My recommendation is to tailor your MS degree to the specific field you're interested in working in, because employers really want to see candidates that are passionate about the field, and very few people survive a graduate degree without at least a little passion. Available salary data indicates that if you choose an affordable program (let's just say Weber State University), it takes only a few years to pay off the added cost, increases starting salaries, and dramatically improves long-term earning potential. Moreover, you can find electrical engineers with MBAs at C-level positions all over the country. It turns out being an EE makes you a good candidate for business leadership.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Dr. T.S. Kalkur: Internship experience and tools used in design.

University of New Hampshire
Physics and Astronomy Department and Space Science Center
Marc Lessard: Students who have been significantly involved in research projects have a distinct advantage over those who haven't. Those who began such work (which is typically paid) as sophomores or juniors often will have played a significant role in these real-world research efforts, which can be very different than what might be tackled as part of a capstone project.
Written and oral presentation skills are also essential!

Adeel Khalid Ph.D.: It is the age of diversity. A graduate can stand out when their resume shows a broad portfolio of experiences. In addition to a solid academic record, students who demonstrate that they can take on challenging tasks and work beyond a degree's basic requirements are more likely to be successful. I advise students to get involved in various activities, including undergraduate research projects, student design competitions, student organizations, internships, co-ops, etc. All of these should be highlighted on the resume. When a recruiter sees an overview of a student that shows relevant work experience in the form of work-study, internships, or co-op or research, their resume automatically comes to the top of the pile.