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PE Report
Winter 2022
PE Report
Relections on Engineering
How do students and practicing engineers view their chosen field? A recent survey of 1,083 students and 2,278 engineers, in five regions (the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Taiwan and Israel), revealed their inspirations, motivations, and challenges.
83% of engineers say they would recommend becoming an engineer to someone they know
66% of engineers say engineering as a career is better than they thought it would be before starting their first engineering job
Engineers and students were highly motivated by:
- 68% The ability to solve problems
- 65% The opportunity to create something that might change people’s lives
- 65% The opportunity to be part of bringing the future to today
- 65% Engineering is a career with an above average salary
- 64% It’s a hands-on role
- 64% Being able to use my aptitude/training for STEM
What are the sources of inspiration for day-today work for engineers and students?
- 29% Music
- 28% Exercising
- 28% Nature
Engineers and students say the following are the most exciting areas for those building engineering careers:
- 34% AI/Machine learning
- 26% Software
- 19% Renewable energy
- 18% Consumer technology products
- 16% Semiconductors
- 16% Infrastructure
Engineers and students say the biggest indicator of success in the field is:
- 35% Creating a successful product or invention
- 16% High salary
- 13% Senior management role
- 13% Working for a top tier company
- 12% Academic achievement
- 11% Winning an industry award
Top challenges in becoming an engineer, according to students and engineers
- 63% Stress of needing to achieve academic excellence
- 62% Time it takes to become an engineer
- 52% Cost of education
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