The Engineering Technology Occupational Distinction

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Monday April 21, 2014 · 6:01 PM PDT

2014/04/21 · 18:01

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has delayed the creation of the Standard Occupational Code for Engineering Technologist. The field is therefore not acknowledged channeling students into different fields.

Engineering Technologists are sometimes subjugated to the level of Technician in many organizations effectively reducing the salaries of the individuals. This has a profound effect on their livelihoods. It is especially apparent with young graduates. When this occurs it nullifies the junior and senior years of academia and the individuals are left with student loan payments that command a higher percentage of their paycheck. The individuals are paid at the Associate degree level rather than if they have achieved a Baccalaureate degree.

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