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About Paul Soderman
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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.
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38 years as research engineer at NASA
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AIAA, NASA
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B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington
Graduate work Standford U.
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AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
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Expert: Paul Soderman - 10/23/2009
Question
Is mechanical engineering better or aeronautical engineering and whose scope and salary is better after the bachelors .
Answer
I did a google search on engineering salaries and found this:
Aerospace Engineers (U.S.) 58,200 jobs in 2008
50% of the population earned $61,180 - 94,340 per year
Mechanical Engineers (U.S.) 253,800 in 2008
50% of population earned $54,790 - $89,700 per year
So you see that Aerospace Engineers earn somewhat more but the job opportunities are much fewer. In addition, many aerospace jobs require a security clearance that is easy for U.S. citizens to obtain, difficult for others. (Check the Boeing website for job requirements.)
I suggest that the most important thing is to choose the profession that is of most interest to you. You will be working it all your life.
Paul
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