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Infographic : Engineers And Athletes: Comparison Of Professions And Genders, Mckenna James, Leroy Long Iii
Infographic : Engineers And Athletes: Comparison Of Professions And Genders, Mckenna James, Leroy Long Iii
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In this infographic, the career earnings for engineers and athletes are compared. Two separate comparisons are performed: profession and gender. In the first comparison, inventors, athletes, and superheros with the highest net worth are shown. Based on the results, inventors are making billions more than the highest paid athletes and superheroes. Even the wealthiest superheroes, Black Panther and Iron Man, earn their wealth from engineering-related technology and knowledge. In the second comparison, the salary of men and women in both athletics and engineering are displayed. Based on the results, women make significantly less than men in athletics. However, women are …
Infographic : Engineers And Athletes: Career Opportunities And Average Earnings, Mckenna James, Leroy Long Iii
Infographic : Engineers And Athletes: Career Opportunities And Average Earnings, Mckenna James, Leroy Long Iii
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In this infographic, the average earnings for athletes and engineers are displayed. For a variety of sports, the average yearly salary, average career length, and average career earnings are collected. In a similar way, the average mid-career salary and average career earnings are shown for multiple engineering disciplines. In addition, a series of facts show the professional opportunities for engineers and athletes. Based on this infographic, engineering is a more viable career choice and competes with the career earnings of professional athletes. This infographic is not meant to discourage playing sports, but to encourage youth and young adults to view …