What is the job outlook for Electrical and Computer Engineers?

Computer Engineering had 3 occupations (network systems analyst, software engineer, computer engineer) ranked in the top 10 fastest growing occupations for 2006-2014 (averaging about 50% growth annually), as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Electrical Engineering jobs are forecast to grow by 9-17% over the same period. The future for the ECE job market is very bright.


How much should I expect to make as a new engineering graduate?

Bioengineering & biomedical ($48,503)
Chemical ($53,813)
Civil ($43,679)
Computer ($52,464)
Electrical ($51,888)
Environmental ($47,384)
Industrial/manufacturing ($49,567)
Mechanical ($50,236)

Source: 2005 Survey of National Association of Colleges and Employers: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.