Pros and Cons of a Graphic Engineer Career
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While the title of graphic engineer can sometimes mean 'graphic designer' or 'graphic artist', a graphic engineer is typically a software developer who creates visual imagery for computer applications. Read the pros and cons of becoming a graphic engineer to learn more about this career.
| Pros of Becoming a Graphic Engineer |
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| Significantly above-average wages (annual median salary range among work specializations was $95,510-$102,880 in 2014)* |
| Faster-than-average employment growth (increase of 20%-23% expected from 2012-2022)* |
| You may have work-from-home and telecommuting opportunities* |
| Variety of work duties (test, develop, design and upgrade software)* |
| Cons of Being a Graphic Engineer |
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| Long work hours are common* |
| Job security is dependent, in part, on your staying current on pertinent technologies* |
| Job opportunities being transferred to other countries (outsourcing) is a concern in this field* |
| Years of work experience can be required for employment** |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), **Job Postings from 2012
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