Which has a better job outlook: structural engineering or materials engineering?

ken285
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:29:17 +0000

If being able to start your own firm is important, go with structural engineering. There are plenty of engineers out there who are sole practitioners. The start-up costs are pretty low; the big ticket items are the computer, software, and professional liability insurance. You don’t need fancy machinery or anything.

I’m not even sure how you would start your own firm in materials engineering. I always thought materials engineers get hired by large firms trying to develop or manufacture a product.