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Jennifer Berry Principles of Engineering 4/12/13. I Want to Become a Mechanical Engineer. Field Description. Mechanical Engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. Generally work in professional office settings
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Jennifer Berry Principles of Engineering 4/12/13 I Want to Become a Mechanical Engineer
Field Description • Mechanical Engineers design, develop, build, and test mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. • Generally work in professional office settings • Work in a variety of areas, can specialize depending on type of work being designed
Demand • Job outlook for 2010-2020 is only 21,300 (9%, slower than average) • Jobs mainly available in urban areas (larger cities) • Need to stay current on new technology
Salary • $78,160 per year or $37.58 per hour (May 2010) • Federal government: $91,910 • Research and development: $88,190 • Aerospace manufacturing: $83,870 • Electromedical manufacturing: $83,310 • Architectural services: $82,210
Education • Requires a Bachelor’s degree • WSU Vancouver cost: $8873/semester • Close to home • Can live at home to save on housing • Quality state university education • University of Washington cost: $4131/term • Adventure of living in Seattle • Quality state university education
References • Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Mechanical Engineers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm (visited April 10, 2013). • http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/academics/degrees.html • http://ecs.vancouver.wsu.edu/mechanical-engineering/mechanical-engineering-bs