The curriculum definition as established by the U.S. Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs (“CIP”): Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems. (CIP Code #14)
Notable Programs in this Curriculum: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Prominent figures related to this curriculum:
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Henry Ford (551 B.C. - 479 B.C.)
American engineer and founder of Ford Motor Company
Nikola Tesla (1782-1852)
Electrical engineer contributed to birth of commercial electricity
Michael Faraday (1874-1948)
English chemist and physicist contributed to electromagnetism
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Relevant Salary Figures: According to 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics information, the average annual salaries of popular careers related to this curriculum are listed below. For further information, including the nature of work, employment outlook, related academic programs, and specific salary information for your region, click on the occupation of interest.
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software: $94,520
Operations Research Analysts: $74,220
Biomedical Engineers: $81,120
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer: $88,670
Environmental Engineers: $77,970
Health & Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers & Inspectors: $73,830
Industrial Engineers: $75,740
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary: $75,450
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary: $90,070
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Engineering Managers: $120,580
Natural Sciences Managers: $123,140
Mining & Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers: $79,910
Computer Software Engineers, Applications: $87,900
Marine Engineers & Naval Architects: $77,920
Materials Engineers: $84,200
Mechanical Engineers: $78,200
Engineers, All Other: $89,080
Materials Scientists: $81,600
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The Complete List of Programs in this Curriculum:
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
(NEW) Instructional content is defined in code 14.3901.
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
(NEW) A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.
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Engineering, Other.
Instructional content is defined in code 14.9999.
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Engineering, Other.
Any instructional program in engineering not listed above.
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ENGINEERING.
Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.
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Engineering, General.
Instructional content is defined in code 14.0101.
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Engineering, General.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Instructional content is defined in code 14.0201.
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.
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Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering.
Instructional content is defined in code 14.0301.