Industrial engineers are projected to record the fastest job growth among 10 engineering fields in the United States over the next decade, with employment expected to increase by 12 per cent between 2025 and 2035.
According to projections by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is expected to add 45,400 jobs, the highest increase among the engineering specialisations listed.
Mechanical engineering ranks second, with projected growth of 11 per cent, followed by electrical engineering at 10 per cent. Computer hardware engineering is expected to grow by 9 per cent.
Aerospace, biomedical and materials engineering are each projected to record 8 per cent growth, while marine and naval architecture and agricultural engineering are expected to grow by 7 per cent.
Civil engineering has the lowest projected growth among the 10 fields, at 6 per cent. However, it is expected to add 24,500 jobs, the third-highest increase on the list.
