Engineering, General

CIP 14.0101 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

163

207 total including inactive

States

Across 26 states

Graduates (2024)

2,376

Total completions

Engineering, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 26 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, New York and Virginia.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$167,740

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Job Growth

+3.8%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$5,136

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Architectural and Engineering Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $13,543, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,905 (80.2%)

Female: 471 (19.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 2,241 (94.3%)

Certificate: 135 (5.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Investigative

Conventional

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Organization
Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value writing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.