WISE in Wales: FAQs


	Q. Why should women want to go into careers in science and engineering?
	A. For the same reasons as men: because science and engineering are exciting, well paid and offer great opportunities.

	Q. What are the benefits of being an engineering graduate?
	A. 53% of engineering graduates were employed in professional positions - compared with only 27% of the total new graduate population. 70% of all engineering graduates entered full-time employment within six months, compared to only 61% of all new graduates. Only 6% of engineering graduates held clerical/secretarial jobs comapred to 16.5% of all graduates.

	Q. What do graduate engineers earn compared to other professions?
	A. In 2000, new engineering graduates earned 20% more than typical graduates and electrical/electronic engineers earned 27% more.