Occupation Title : Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Occupation Code : 17-1011 | STEM Career
Job Description :
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Method of Entry
There are three main steps in becoming a licensed architect: completing a professional degree in architecture, gaining work experience through an internship, and passing the Architect Registration Exam.
Annual Salary : $65,387.00
Hourly Wage : $31.44
Occupation Title : Food Scientists and Technologists
Occupation Code : 19-1012 | STEM Career
Job Description :
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.
Method of Entry
Food scientists and technologists typically earn bachelor’s degrees.
Annual Salary : $71,232.00
Hourly Wage : $34.25
Occupation Title : Environmental Engineers
Occupation Code : 17-2081 | STEM Career
Job Description :
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
Method of Entry
Environmental engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related field, such as civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering. Employers also value practical experience. Therefore, cooperative engineering programs, in which college credit is awarded for structured job experience, are valuable as well. Getting a license improves the chances for employment.
Annual Salary : $95,490.00
Hourly Wage : $45.91
Occupation Title : Chemical Engineers
Occupation Code : 17-2041 | STEM Career
Job Description :
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Method of Entry
Chemical engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, now sometimes known as a bachelor’s degree in chemical and bio-molecular engineering. Employers also value practical experience, so cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn college credit for structured job experience, are valuable as well. Having a Professional Engineer license may increase chances for employment.
Annual Salary : $75,204.00
Hourly Wage : $36.16
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