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Comment comment by Brandon on 31 December 2007

While the engineering fields pay reasonably well, there are other majors that pay about as well while requiring quite a bit less effort.

What are these majors? The only professions of which I can think that generally make more money than engineers are those that require higher degrees - doctors, lawyers, some businessmen.

As an engineer only four years out of school, I must admit I feel very well compensated - particularly because I work only 40 hours a week (as opposed to doctors or lawyers who work much more than that).

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RE: Other majors by johnny_boy :: NR4

Business is one area that can pay quite well. Mortgage brokers can do well for themselves without any degree, as can real estate agents, at least when the housing market is doing well.

Your statement that you feel well compensated after four years is telling though. Engineering does pay quite well, especially after a few years of experience. The down side is that there's quite a bit less "upside potential" than in some other fields.

I have no complaints though. I can earn a living doing something that I enjoy. I hope you continue to feel the same.

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