Cost Estimators and Cost Engineers

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Occupation Description

Cost estimators prepare estimates for the cost of product manufacturing, construction or services to assist management in bidding on, or determining the price of, products or services related to an organization. They can also specialize according to specific services preformed or they can focus on the type of product manufactured.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

195230

Job Openings By 2025

103000

Growth Rate

36.4%

Required Education

Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Bachelors In Accounting
Bachelors in Business Administration

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth