Surveying Engineering Major

Surveying engineering is a major that typically falls into the Engineering category.

There are 1 programs available throughout the country that offer an associate’s degree in surveying engineering, 8 that offer a bachelor’s degree, and 3 that offer a master’s degree. There are also at least 2 schools in the nation where you can get your doctorate degree in the field.

Who Is Getting a Surveying Engineering Degree?

Surveying engineering is one of the least chosen majors in the country, ranked #294 in popularity. About 0 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the field in 2017. This major attracts more men than women. About 90.7% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial Distribution

At the countrywide level, the racial distribution of surveying engineering majors is as follows:

• Asian: 0%
• Black or African American: 2.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
• White: 88.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0%
• Other Races: 4.7%

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in surveying engineering. About 0% of those graduating in 2017 were international students. The most popular countries sending surveying engineering majors to the U.S. are China, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.

What Will You Learn as a Surveying Engineering Major?

An O*NET survey asked people with careers related to surveying engineering to rate how important certain subject areas were to their job. The following are some of the results of that survey. Importance was rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Surveying Engineering Majors

Surveying engineering majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

Skills for Surveying Engineering Majors

A major in surveying engineering prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

Abilities for Surveying Engineering Majors

As a surveying engineering major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

What Can You Do With a Surveying Engineering Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with surveying engineering:

Careers Related to Surveying Engineering

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Biochemical Engineers	6.4%	$96,980
Architectural and Engineering Managers	5.5%	$140,760
Engineering Professors	14.7%	$101,720

Surveying Engineering Major Salary

Surveying engineering majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $99,000 to $149,000. This range includes all degree levels, so the salary for a person with just a bachelor’s degree may be a little less and the one for a person with an advanced degree may be a little more.

To put that into context, the typical high school graduate makes between $29,000 and $57,000 a year. The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $44,000 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,000 and $120,000.

The area of the country you choose to work in will also affect your career and salary prospects. Getting a graduate degree may open up more options with higher salary potential.

Amount of Education Required for Surveying Engineering Major Jobs

Some careers associated with surveying engineering may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much education do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to surveying engineering have obtained the following education levels.

Education Levels for Careers Associated With Surveying Engineering

Level of Education	Percentage of Workers
Less Than a High School Diploma	0%
High School Diploma or Equivalent	0%
Post-Secondary Certificate	1.2%
Some College Courses	0%
Associate's Degree or Equivalent	0.8%
Bachelor's Degree	47.2%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate	4.8%
Master's Degree	20.8%
Post-Master's Certificate	3.3%
First Professional Degree	1.2%
Doctoral Degree	17.3%
Post-Doctoral Training	3.3%

Online Surveying Engineering Programs

There are 8 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in surveying engineering, with 0 of them offering at least some courses online.

Online learners must listen or watch video lectures, participate in group chats or forums, submit papers and assignments electronically, take tests, and meet deadlines.

Online learners benefit from being able to watch lectures remotely and complete coursework on their schedule, but they also take longer to graduate than average and are more likely to dropout.

Is a Surveying Engineering Major Worth It?

The median salary for a surveying engineering grad is $114,000 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 192% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $1,495,600 after 20 years!

Related Majors

• General Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Agricultural Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Ceramic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Polymer & Plastics Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Forest Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Operations Research
• Surveying Engineering
• Geoscience Engineering
• Paper Science & Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Engineering Chemistry
• Biological Engineering
• Other Engineering

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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