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Aerospace Engineering offers you the opportunity to contribute to the exploration and understanding of our skies and the universe beyond them. You can be a part of creating and developing aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and other cutting-edge technology that pushes the boundaries of human flight.
Aerospace Engineering has an average starting salary of $89,464 and offers a variety of career paths, including:
- Design and testing for aircraft/spacecraft
- Defense technology design
- Space exploration
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Commercial airlines diagnostics
Aerospace Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $20.68 on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- Safran Landing Systems
- University of Cincinnati
- Rhinestahl
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- NMG Aerospace
- Autovalve
- Advanced Atomization
- UC Simulation Center
- PCC Airfoils, LLC
- General Electric
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Combining elements of architecture and engineering, the Architectural Engineering major allows you to gain a deep understanding of architectural design principles, while also developing technical engineering knowledge to bring designs to life. As an architectural engineer, you can solve complex design problems and work towards creating more sustainable and efficient buildings and infrastructure.
Architectural Engineers work in fields such as construction, design, and planning, with potential career paths including:
- Technical architect
- HVAC systems specialist
- Plant, facilities, electrical systems, or fire protection engineer
- Construction project manager
Architectural Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $19.49 while on co-op. Top co-op employers for architectural engineering students include:
- Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers (KLH)
- CMTA Engineers
- Messer Construction Company
- Hixson
- SHP
- Helix Electric, Inc.
- Al Neyer, Inc.
- Rosendin Electric
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Biomedical Engineering combines principles from engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative solutions for healthcare challenges. As a biomedical engineer, you can make an impact on the health outcomes of society by creating innovative medical technology or therapies, such as better prosthetics, improved health monitoring devices, or new treatments with fewer side effects.
Biomedical Engineers earn an average starting salary of $65,904 and go on to work in fields such as manufacturing, medicine, research, and higher education; with possible careers including:
- Medical device design/manufacturing
- Biomedical research/product development
- Technical sales/advising
Biomedical Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $19.50 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- AtriCure Inc.
- Cook Medical
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- Enable Injections
- Ethicon
- University of Cincinnati
- Guerbet LLC (formerly Mallinckrodt)
- NuVasive Inc
- Vein360
- Medpace Inc.
- Kinetic Vision
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Chemical Engineering offers a versatile program with applications in fields such as pharmacy, medical sciences, energy, environmental protection and sustainability, and food sciences. Through expertise in chemical reactions, you can be involved with designing and optimizing processes and developing new materials to find innovative solutions to global challenges in a variety of professional sectors.
Chemical Engineering has an average starting salary of $70,555. Careers in Chemical Engineering are diverse and transformative, with notable examples including:
- Chemical manufacturing/processing
- Energy engineer
- Product/materials development
- Environmental management
- Technical sales/support
Chemical Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $22.45 while on co-op, working with a variety of top employers, including:
- DuBois Chemicals
- SABIC
- Givaudan
- BASF Corporation
- Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway Company
- Owens Corning
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Teva Pharmaceutical
- Patheon, part of Thermo Fischer Scientific
- L'Oreal USA
- Sherwin Williams Company
- Pixelle Specialty Solutions
- B&G Foods
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As a Civil Engineer, you can directly be involved with designing, constructing, rehabilitating, and improving infrastructure all around the world. Through the conception and construction of buildings, roads, bridges, water supply systems, highways, airports, and more, Civil Engineering offers you a chance to make a tangible impact on improving transportation, construction, and infrastructure for everyone.
Civil Engineers earn an average starting salary of $61,597 and may work in construction, higher education, or governmental agencies; with possible career paths including:
- Structural design
- Construction project management
- Environmental design/maintenance
Civil Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $19.07 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- Messer Construction Company
- The Kleingers Group, inc.
- Bayer Becker
- American Bridge Company
- Bowen
- Moss and Associates
- Kokosing Construction, Inc.
- Crowder Construction Company
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- Dugan & Meyers Interests, Inc.
- Prus Construction
- Danis Building Construction Company
- Butler County Engineer's Office
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Computer Engineering offers you the opportunity to design, analyze, and improve computer hardware such as microprocessors, circuit boards, and computer systems. Whether it’s artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, or cloud computing, Computer Engineering is at the forefront of innovation and technological progress, and you can be a part of shaping the future of technology and make a lasting impact on the world.
Computer Engineering has an average starting salary of $75,069 and offers a diverse selection of career paths, including:
- Technology and computer design
- Hardware/software engineering
- Computer testing/manufacturing
Computer Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $21.46 while on co-op. Top co-op employers for Computer Engineering include:
- Siemens PLM Software
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Cincinnati Insurance Company
- L3Harris Space & Sensors
- Kroger Company
- BMW
- L3Harris FOS
- Crown Equipment Corporation
- Cincinnati Incorporated
- Honeywell Intelligrated
- Stress Engineering Services
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Computer Science offers you the chance to develop software and programming to create and implement computer systems, data structures and databases, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. As technology becomes indispensable across industries, studying Computer Science enables you to shape the technological future of our society.
Computer Science graduates have an average starting salary of $70,115, working in a variety of careers including:
- Applications/web programming
- Network management and cybersecurity
- Software development/maintenance
- Systems programming
- Artificial intelligence
Computer Science majors earn an average hourly wage of $22.08 while on co-op. Top-cop employers for Computer Science include:
- Siemens PLM Software
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- London Computer Systems
- FOX Sports
- CADTALK
- Kinetic Vision
- University of Cincinnati
- International Technegroup Inc. (ITI)
- 84.51º
- Etegent Technologies, Ltd.
- Cincinnati Insurance Company
- FIS
- UC Simulation Center
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Construction Management is essential to the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the vital infrastructure within our societies. Through managing the successful construction of complex projects, Construction Management gives you the chance to meet needs for sustainable housing, buildings, roads, bridges, and facilities, making our societies more robust and dynamic.
Construction Management graduates earn an average starting salary of $60,449 in careers including:
- General/specialty contractors
- Property management
- Corporate building/design
- Governmental, educational, and health construction
- Construction engineering
Construction Management majors earn an average hourly wage of $18.92 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- Messer Construction Company
- Danis Building Construction Company
- Al Neyer, Inc.
- Moss and Associates
- NorthPointe Development Group
- Dugan & Meyers Interests, Inc.
- Jurgensen Companies
- Pirtle Construction
- Shook Construction Co.
- Prus Construction
- Richard Goettle, Inc.
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In our computer-reliant world, Cybersecurity Engineering plays an integral role in understanding and identifying threats and security vulnerabilities for computer and communication systems. You will learn how to respond to unknown cyber security threats and build secure computer systems, giving you the opportunity to make an impact on the security of our communities.
Cybersecurity Engineering offers a variety of career options, including:
• Threat intelligence/security operations analyst
• Application security engineer
• Security/application architect
• Incident response management
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Electrical Engineering students are at the forefront of advances in biomedicine, renewable energy, intelligent systems, and nanotechnology. By gaining in-depth knowledge on shaping, designing, and manufacturing processes of technology, students have the opportunity to play major roles in improving and advancing the quality of our lives.
Electrical Engineering has an average starting salary of $71,403. Possible career paths include:
- Product design and development
- Computer/electronics engineering and manufacturing
- Electric power generation and distribution
Electrical Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $21.69 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- Honeywell Intelligrated
- Duke Energy
- Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers (KLH)
- L3Harris FOS
- LG & E and KU Energy, LLC
- University of Cincinnati
- Honda
- Material Handling Systems Inc.
- New Eagle Consulting
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- WHS Engineering Inc
- Cincinnati Test Systems
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As an Electrical Engineering Technology student, you will gain the knowledge and skills to apply the principles of electrical engineering to electrical components. Through the design and installation of electrical instrumentation and devices, Electrical Engineering Technology students play a vital role in advancing technology in our society.
Career possibilities in Electrical Engineering Technology include:
- Production/process engineer
- Electrical design and electronics support
- Controls technician
Electrical Engineering Technology majors earn an average hourly wage of $19.67 while on co-op. Top co-op employers for Electrical Engineering Technology include:
- Standex-Meder Electronics
- Valco Melton
- Honeywell Intelligrated
- L3Harris FOS
- Duke Energy
- Material Handling Systems Inc.
In a world plagued with environmental challenges, Environmental Engineering is more important than ever. Through cutting-edge sustainability research and learning green engineering design, Environmental Engineering majors explore sustainable solutions for managing pollution and resources, working towards improving the world for everyone.
Environmental Engineering has an average starting salary of $61,184. Possible career paths include:
- Pollution control operations
- Government regulatory agency official
- Societal and community work
- Environmental education
- Environmental designer
Environmental Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $19.50 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
- Ulliman Schutte Construction
- Kroger Company
- Moss and Associates
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Calvary Industries
- Kiewit Corporation
- Shook Construction Co.
- Euthenics
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As an Industrial and Systems Engineering major, you will have the chance to innovate, solve complex problems, and incorporate human interaction within data analytics, healthcare, and Industry 4.0/5.0 systems. Known as “the people engineers”, industrial and systems engineers play vital roles in every industry sector while often rising to top leadership positions.
Industrial and Systems Engineering has an average starting salary of $71,896 with careers in fields such as:
- Data analytics
- Healthcare services
- Industry 4.0/5.0
- Supply chain and logistics
- Manufacturing and consulting
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Industrial and Systems Engineering degrees prepare students to work in various fields
Mechanical Engineering students gain in-depth knowledge on designing, manufacturing, and operating machines and mechanical systems. As a Mechanical Engineering major, you can have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of industries, playing a crucial role in designing and operating mechanical systems that work safely and efficiently to advance work and life for everyone.
Mechanical Engineers have an average starting salary of $67,038 and go on to work in a variety of careers, including:
- Manufacturing and machinery design
- Automotive and aerospace engineering
- Technical sales
- Machine installation
Mechanical Engineering majors earn an average hourly wage of $21.01 while on co-op. Top co-op employers for Mechanical Engineering include:
- ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Kinetic Vision
- Emerson
- Cincinnati Test Systems
- Siemens PLM Software
- L3Harris FOS
- Regal Beloit America, Inc.
- General Electric
- Honda
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As a Mechanical Engineering Technology student, you have the ability to gain hands-on experience in applying the principles of mechanical engineering to mechanical components, making society’s machinery more efficient and safer. With a stronger emphasis on lab work, you can work in a variety of fields, such as design, testing, higher education, or research.
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates earn an average starting salary of $70,042. Possible career paths include:
- Mechanical design analysis
- Machinery and software testing
- Field installation
- Power plant operations
- Production planning
Mechanical Engineering Technology majors earn an average hourly wage of $20.15 while on co-op, with top co-op employers including:
- ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
- GE Appliances, a Haier company
- Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC
- Valco Melton
- Mubea, Inc.
- ADVICS North America
- Regal Beloit America, Inc.
- Emerson
- Nimble Robotics
- Gentherm Company
- DRT Mfg. Co.
- Emcor (DeBra-Kuempel)
- Fecon Inc.
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Average starting salary data accessed from Payscale.com