Wilkes University By Frank LoPresti (Mechanical Engineering) Ankur Sharma (Electrical Engineering)
Electrical Engineering vs. Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering vs. Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
• Design and improve machines
• Common Applicationso Commercial and residential constructiono Miningo Motorsporto Marineo Army/defense forceo Nuclear powero Automotiveo Manufacturing and processing
• Average U.S. salary of $74,920 (whatisengineering.com)
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Electrical Engineering• Design and improve electrical systems
• Common Applicationso Powero Telecommunicationso IT & Techo Soundo Buildingo Transportationo Automotiveo Aeronauticalo Renewable Energyo Heat Transfer
• Average U.S. salary of $82,160 (whatisengineering.com)
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Similarities
• Desk job/hands-on
• Qualifications• 4 year Bachelor degree• Fundamentals of Engineering exam• 5 years of relevant engineering work• Professional Engineering Exam
• Working in teams in laboratories designing practical devices
• Math and Science
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Differences
• Electrical vs. Mechanical
• $10,000 salary difference
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• Padnos College of Engineering• Ranked among the top 30 Engineering
programs in the United States(www.nae.edu)
• Tuition of $10,486(www.michigan.gov)
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My Choice
Electrical• Electricity is interesting• Higher salary• Higher demand
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Works Cited
• What is Engineering. Avada. Web. 18 Nov. 2013.• “Electrical Engineer.” Prospects. AGCAS & Graduate
Prospects Ltd. Aug. 2013. Web. 18 Nov. 2013.• “NAE Report Showcases Exemplar Engineering
Programs at U.S. Colleges and Universities.”National Academy of Engineering. National Academy of Engineering. 13 Nov. 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2013.
• United States. Michigan Department of Treasury. Michigan Postsecondary Handbook. 2012. Web. 18
Nov. 2013.