Are Engineers' Salaries More Stagnant Than Other Careers'?

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<p>“U.S. colleges and universities are graduating as many scientists and engineers as ever, according to a study released on Oct. 28 by a group of academics. But that finding comes with a big caveat: Many of the highest-performing students are choosing careers in other fields. The study by professors at Rutgers and Georgetown suggests that since the late 1990s, many of the top students have been lured to careers in finance and consulting.”</p>

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<p>“Highly qualified students may be choosing a non-STEM job
because it pays better, offers a more stable professional career, and/or perceived as less
exposed to competition from low-wage economies. These potential alternatives could
include business, healthcare, or law.”</p>

<p><a href=“http://policy.rutgers.edu/faculty/salzman/SteadyAsSheGoes.pdf[/url]”>http://policy.rutgers.edu/faculty/salzman/SteadyAsSheGoes.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;