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Software Developer

Design, build, and maintain software — from consumer apps to backend systems that run the internet.

$132Kmedian / yr
Range: $77K – $209K
+25% by 2032
Bachelor's degree

Mechanical Engineer

Design the physical systems in cars, aircraft, robots, HVAC, medical devices — anything that moves.

$100Kmedian / yr
Range: $64K – $157K
+10% by 2032
Bachelor's degree (ABET-accredited)

Civil Engineer

Design and oversee roads, bridges, water systems, and the structures that make cities work.

$96Kmedian / yr
Range: $64K – $145K
+5% by 2032
Bachelor's degree + PE license

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Build and deploy ML systems at scale. One of the highest-paid tracks in tech.

$145Kmedian / yr
Range: $81K – $222K
+26% by 2032
Bachelor's or master's

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