Top Engineering Disciplines in Demand, Job Prospects and Salary Trends

By: Engineer's Planet

Engineering is an increasingly dynamic and progressive career choice in today’s world. The realms of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and biotechnology are poised to capture the interest of future engineers due to their rapid growth and transformative potential.

According to some reports, the international market has been experiencing a severe shortage of civil engineering, especially in developed countries. So, civil engineering can also be an ideal choice for students who are looking for rewarding career choices aboard.

1. Civil Engineering

Salary varies based on experience. Software Engineers with 16-20 years of experience receive a salary of 6,963,425 INR, while those with 20+ years of experience earn 3,609,444 INR.

2. Software Engineering

As a starting point, a Biomedical Engineer can anticipate an average starting salary of ₹1,80,000. However, the highest salaries in this field can surpass ₹10,00,000.

3. Biomedical Engineering

The average salary for an Electrical Engineer is ₹4,12,800 per year (₹34,400 per month), which is ₹25,300 (+7%) higher than the national average salary in India.

4. Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers, who have 10-20 years of experience, typically earn an average of ₹6,54,000. Mechanical Engineers with over 20 years of experience have an average total compensation of ₹7,29,600.

5. Mechanical Engineering

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