Careers in Engineering
Outlook for careers in engineering
The projects an overall increase of 140,000 new engineering jobs through 2026 at a median wage of $91,000. The identifies engineering as one of the region’s largest, fastest-growing, and highest-paying career areas. At Carthage, we prepare students to thrive in these in-demand fields by building a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and real-world problem-solving.
Our students gain experience in a wide range of engineering areas — including project engineering, design, civil and mechanical engineering, product development, manufacturing, and process engineering. They take on internships with local companies like Riley Construction and Modine Manufacturing, and secure national placements at Ford, Boston Scientific, and NASA. Some extend their experience through co-ops, while others enter full-time roles before graduation or pursue graduate study at leading institutions like Iowa State. Whether launching careers close to home or across the country, Carthage engineers graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed.
What can you do with an engineering degree?
Engineering graduates from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ have gone on to engineering positions in the aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing fields:
- Abbott
- Aptar
- Benchmark Space Systems
- Boeing
- GE Healthcare
- Milwaukee Tool
- NASA
- Northrop Grumman
- TERRA, Inc.
- Rockwell Automation
- SRF Consulting
Engineering graduate studies
- Purdue University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Michigan
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Oregon
Visit The Aspire Center for more information on careers after Carthage