With more than two decades of experience in higher education, cultural criticism and politics, Horacio Sierra's writing and public speaking aims to demystify higher education and promote the ...

As a licensed Professional Engineer, or PE, you can expect many more benefits when compared to other engineers; most employers offer higher salaries and greater opportunities for advancement to PE's.

A professional engineer license is an important professional credential for both civil engineers and environmental engineers. Northwestern’s undergraduate degrees in civil engineering and ...

Once licensed, PE engineers often see a bump in pay. Many employers might give you a raise when you earn your PE. Beyond that immediate bump, PEs advance into higher-paying roles over time – for ...

Your journey to becoming a professional engineer usually starts with your college-level engineering education. The type of engineering degree you have plays a big role in the PE exam requirements. The ...

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