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Structural Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and systems used in building load-bearing structures for various purposes and in different environments, including buildings, roads, rail lines, bridges, dams, conduits, offshore platforms and work stations, and other structural shells; and the analysis of structural problems such as, failure, fabrication, safety, and natural hazards.
California grants the most Masters degrees in Structural Engineering of all US states with 92 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Structural Engineering can expect approximately 30% percent of their classmates to be women and 70% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering is $58,700.
Some top careers related to Structural Engineering, include Architectural and Engineering Managers and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying jobs, such as Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Structural Engineering majors is Civil Engineers.
These are the highest paying careers for Structural Engineering majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Structural Engineering majors.
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