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As a starting salary? What are the tons of other fields? How do you suggest people figure out what kind of starting salary to expect without statistics? Anecdotes from a few people? How do you know those people aren’t the exceptions?</p>
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I never said it was impossible to work in engineering without an engineering degree, but it’s certainly very beneficial to have. There are always exceptions, but don’t expect to become a structural engineer with a finance major or an architect with an accounting degree. </p>
<p>My job description says “Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction related curriculum (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-
year degree.” Everybody that I know who didn’t have this had an extensive background as a tradesman in construction (this is for construction management).</p>