Acoustical engineering is the branch of engineering dealing with sound and vibration. It is closely related to acoustics, the science of sound and vibration. Acoustical engineers are typically concerned with:
1.How to reduce unwanted sounds
2.How to make useful sounds
3.Using sound as an indication of some other physical property
Careers
Mining and Geological Engineers
Wage: $83,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 10.0%
Self Employed: 0.0%
Unemployment Rate: 1.2%
Employed Part Time: 5.3%
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Environmental Engineers
Wage: $80,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 25.4%
Self Employed: 2.7%
Unemployment Rate: 1.5%
Employed Part Time: 3.0%
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineers
Wage: $80,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 4.2%
Self Employed: 2.2%
Unemployment Rate: 2.0%
Employed Part Time: 1.9%
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineers
Wage: $79,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 20.3%
Self Employed: 0.9%
Unemployment Rate: 2.3%
Employed Part Time: 2.0%
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
Civil Engineers
Wage: $79,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 18.0%
Self Employed: 4.9%
Unemployment Rate: 1.0%
Employed Part Time: 3.2%
Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree