Electrical Engineering

Median earnings per year: $85,000
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2008 there were some 301,500 electrical and electronics engineers working in the U.S. Many worked for companies that make medical machines, communications equipment or electronics — industries that continue to grow, fueling the need for qualified engineers.

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