In 2006, Which Engineering Branch Overtook Electrical Engineering as the Number

question 64

Multiple Choice

In 2006, which engineering branch overtook electrical engineering as the number 1 branch in terms of earned bachelor's degrees in the U.S.?

• A) Mechanical engineering
• B) Civil engineering
• C) Computer engineering
• D) Industrial engineering

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