Mechanical engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,310/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
Industrial engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,350/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
Materials engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$101,060/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Electrical engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$101,780/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↑ Above Average
Electronics engineers, except computer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$127,590/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
Computer hardware engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$132,360/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
Chemical engineers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$112,100/yrBachelor's degree (engineering) | Associate or trade school (technician roles) | On-the…⇧ Strong
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$99,550/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…⇧ Strong
Agricultural engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,670/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Aerospace engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$122,270/yrSelf-taught + portfolio and certifications | Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or rel…↗ Steady
Robotics engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$102,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Solar Engineer
Solar Engineers design and develop photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity.
$88,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …⇧ Strong
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$109,660/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↗ Steady
Manufactured building and mobile home installers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$41,080/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↗ Steady
Food processing workers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$38,420/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↗ Steady
First-line supervisors of production and operating workers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$71,190/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…→ Limited Growth
Production workers, all other
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$38,820/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…→ Limited Growth
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$42,210/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$46,060/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Helpers--production workers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$38,220/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$45,190/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$48,620/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$46,630/yrCertificate/Associate for technician roles | Bachelor’s for engineer roles | Industry c…↓ Declining
Industrial production managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$121,440/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Additive manufacturing technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Process engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Packaging engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Reliability engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$91,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Automation engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$95,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Lean manufacturing specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
CNC programmers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Renewable energy engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$98,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Process improvement engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
3D printing technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Semiconductor fabrication technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Battery systems engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$94,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Product testing engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,100/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Composites technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Calibration technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,900/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Assembly line supervisors
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Tool and die apprentices
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↓ Declining
Nanotechnology researchers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,700/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…⇧ Strong
Injection molding technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…→ Limited Growth
Plant maintenance managers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,600/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Supply chain engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Metrology technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,300/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Failure analysis engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$89,500/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Manufacturing systems analysts
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Cleanroom technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Vibration analysis technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Polymer engineers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,200/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Laser systems technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,400/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↑ Above Average
Precision machining specialists
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Butchers and meat cutters
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$38,280/yrBachelor's degree (engineering) | Associate or trade school (technician roles) | On-the…→ Limited Growth
Automotive Engineer
Automotive Engineers design and develop vehicles and their components, from engines and transmissions to electrical sys…
$95,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum Engineers design methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the earth's surface.
$132,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Mechatronics Engineer
Mechatronics Engineers combine mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to design and build smart mach…
$98,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …⇧ Strong
Project Engineer
Project Engineers coordinate the technical aspects of engineering projects from planning through completion.
$78,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Design Engineer
Design Engineers create detailed designs for products and systems using CAD software and engineering principles.
$82,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Controls Engineer
Controls Engineers design and program the automated control systems that operate machinery and manufacturing processes.
$92,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↑ Above Average
Wind Energy Engineer
Wind Energy Engineers design, develop, and optimize wind turbine systems and wind farms.
$92,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …⇧ Strong
Engineering Manager
Engineering Managers lead teams of engineers, overseeing technical projects and guiding the professional development of…
$152,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Engineering Technologist
Engineering Technologists apply engineering principles to solve practical problems in manufacturing, construction, and …
$62,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …↗ Steady
Renewable Energy Consultant
Renewable Energy Consultants advise organizations on transitioning to clean energy sources.
$82,000/yrBachelor's in Engineering (most roles) | Associate/technician for some support roles | …⇧ Strong