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 basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields. (CIP Code #15)
Notable Programs in this Curriculum: Aerospace Engineering Technicians, Chemical Engineering Technicians, Civil Engineering Technicians, Computer Engineering Technicians.
Prominent figures related to this curriculum:
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Orville (1871-1948) and Wilbur (1867-1912) Wright
Invented and built the world's first successufl airplane
Henry Ford (1863-1947)
American engineer and founder of Ford Motor Company
Neil Armstrong (1930-Present)
American astronaut, first man on the moon
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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.
Construction Managers: $89,770
Cost Estimators: $60,320
Computer Software Engineers, Applications: $87,900
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software: $94,520
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Computer Support Specialists: $46,370
Cartographers & Photogrammetrists: $57,980
Surveyors: $55,980
Architectural & Civil Drafters: $46,390
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Electrical & Electronics Drafters: $53,770
Mechanical Drafters: $48,600
Drafters, All Other: $47,290
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technicians: $56,280
Civil Engineering Technicians: $45,730
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians: $53,990
Electro-Mechanical Technicians: $48,110
Environmental Engineering Technicians: $44,440
Industrial Engineering Technicians: $50,070
Mechanical Engineering Technicians: $50,040
Surveying & Mapping Technicians: $37,500
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other: $56,560
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Geological & Petroleum Technicians: $57,080
Nuclear Technicians: $66,910
Occupational Health & Safety Specialists: $47,410
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: $40,290
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, & Mining: $41,320
Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics: $37,540
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics: $42,240
Medical Equipment Repairers: $44,030
Precision Instrument & Equipment Repairers: $50,400
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers: $30,520
Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant Operators: $39,950
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, & Weighers: $33,890
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The Complete List of Programs in this Curriculum:
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects.
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Engineering Technology, General.
(NEW) Instructional content is defined in code 15.0000.
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Engineering Technology, General.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties. (Moved from 15.1101)
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Instructional content is defined in code 15.0101.
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of architects, engineers and planners engaged in designing and developing buildings, urban complexes, and related systems. Includes instruction in design testing procedures, building site analysis, model building and computer graphics, engineering drawing, structural systems testing, analysis of prototype mechanical and interior systems, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Instructional content is defined in code 15.0201.
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of civil engineers engaged in designing and executing public works projects such as highways, dams, bridges, tunnels and other facilities. Includes instruction in site analysis, structural testing procedures, field and laboratory testing procedures, plan and specification preparation, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 15.0303 - 15.0399.
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
(Moved, Report under 15.1201).
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.