Pre-Engineering

Employment Outlook

The director of the pre-engineering program at MSUM indicates that the current market demand is especially high for electrical and mechanical engineers. However, the demand for civil and industrial engineers is also growing. The National Association of Colleges and Employers found that the average starting salary for beginning engineers was $58,000 in 2009. Graduates with more experience averaged considerably more. It should be noted that many engineers eventually become mangers/executives with exceptionally higher salaries.