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I also don't consider $45,000 to be a lot of money. I don't know why some engineering students are under the impression that they will have starting salaries of $75,000. That's not likely to happen.
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Most of my classmates are grounded in what they think they'll be making. Of course, I know people making 90K+ out of school. I think 75K is an achievable goal if you position yourself well, have a needed skill set, and are aware of the geographic location you'll need to be.</p>