Like most engineering fields, the required skills and knowledge is a fairly wide field. Although not an exhaustive list, programming, software development, computer theory, electrical engineering and physics are all key pieces to this career. As such, an interesting aspect of studying Computer Engineering is the flexibility it affords you in choosing different career paths.
This field of study is of particular interest to me because of this flexibility, and because it is a place where the digital meets the physical. There is great pleasure in working with one's hands. Toiling on a physical project and seeing it come into its final form. At the same time, working on a computer is a clean and, mostly, comfortable process. Having a career where you can work in both worlds is quite appealing, and developing a wide range of skills feels like a safety net of sorts.
Although, there isn't much use for that safety at the moment because Computer Engineering is expected to flourish in the future. As of now the median pay for the US is an impressive $138k a year! Estimated job growth through 2033 is a healthy 6%-8% nationwide. However, since some states have much stronger technology sectors, you can expect higher numbers in places like California (15%) and even Arizona (12%), with our growing technology sector.
Overall, while this is a complex and difficult field of study, it is highly rewarding in both job prospects and pay. The flexibility afforded by acquiring a wide range of skills and knowledge could allow one to pivot onto a different career path. Finaly, if you like working with software and hardware, this is the best of both worlds.
Nice entry Ryan, and the white text is a good touch.
ReplyDeleteI'll be honest I've never really put too much thought in this career path, but it's one I've had friends go down. That pay seems really good too, but I'd just wonder what the starting pay typically looks like.
Your four new entries look great, Ryan. Your writing flows well, and you have personality in your writing. Good visual appeal with images and layout (though you do have black text on a black background on many of your entries. I am guessing it doesn't look like that when you are writing it, but you may want to check it out). You are developing your content pretty well and working the concepts of rhetoric to connect to your audience and keep them engaged. Keep digging and connecting!
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