What percentage of engineering graduates get a job?

More than 90 percent of individuals with degrees in engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, and science and engineering-related fields felt their jobs were either closely related or somewhat related to their degree field. Engineering graduates had the highest combined percentage of 93 percent.

Why are engineering graduates unemployed?

SIX REASONS FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEERS IN INDIA Six very important reasons for this are : TOO MANY ENGINEERS: There are only so many new jobs being created every year. The number of new engineers is far higher. LACK OF EXPOSURE: Most Indian engineering colleges provide no or very bad internship opportunities.

Is there really an engineering shortage?

For many years, around the world, it has been recognised that there is a skills shortage in engineering; that there simply aren’t enough engineers required to complete large-scale investments of local, national and international importance.

Are engineering and Technology graduates less likely to work in engineering?

Unfortunately, engineering and technology graduates were less likely than their male counterparts to work in an engineering occupation, with just over half reporting doing so, compared with over two thirds of male graduates. Why this is could be debated to the ends of the earth.

What happens to senior engineers as careers progress?

‘As careers progress the number of senior engineers with that title starts to diminish and they go into other roles: the fact that they’re engineers starts being lost,’ said John Mitchell, director of the integrated engineering programme at University College London.

Do students really understand the opportunities in engineering?

One key suggestion was that students don’t really understand the full range of opportunities available in the sector. ‘Engineering’s competing with so many other pulls from sectors that are a lot more vocal,’ said Keith Lewis, managing director of engineering recruitment agency Matchtech.

What can universities do to promote engineering careers to graduates?

Aside from increased marketing, one way to increase graduates’ awareness of engineering career options may be to widen the availability and take-up of industrial placements, which only a minority of students undertake. Mitchell said universities also had a role in helping promote careers at SMEs.