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Thinking About a Career in Engineering or Applied Sciences?

By Ryan Leclaire
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Science and Engineering

Certified technologists can earn an average of $16,000 more than non-certified professionals.

The Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recently conducted a survey to gauge the state of the workforce in Ontario. The results are in and look good for certified professionals with college diplomas.

Those with a college education in engineering and applied science technology can expect to earn an average of more than $70,000, with your total cash compensation reaching more than $77,000 per year. Also a college-educated technician or technologist diploma can earn you a mean salary of $70,510, which is well above Canada’s and Ontario’s average personal incomes.

Their data also shows that certified technologists and technicians can earn an average of $16,000 more than non-certified professionals, and that number can add up to $276,000 over a 30-year career.

“The findings clearly show that investing in the OACETT certification pays off significantly for members,” said David Thomson, Chief Executive Officer of OACETT. “Becoming certified is like getting a permanent raise of $16,000 a year.”

The survey polled more than 3,300 Ontario members, all coming from different industries and representing different positions.

You can learn more about studying engineering and applied sciences by clicking here.

One response to “Thinking About a Career in Engineering or Applied Sciences?”

  1. Randal says:

    this has nothing to do with post here but i wondering how do get the government or a non governmental organization to review colleges inside out. please help us at Lambton College review all Technology Programs Seem to be very vague and extremely disorganized. Please HELP we need teacher that want to teach rather than bully and tell us how smart they are. we need teachers that will not make us feel like idiots. Or insult us in a professional manner. PLEASE I plead with u one be half of all students that are having a hard time.

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