The study of engineering fosters the development of quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills that are very useful in many different career areas. On average, 70–80% of graduates with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree choose employment in private industry; federal, state, and local government agencies; and in private practice. Approximately 15–20% of civil engineering graduates will choose to continue their education toward a master’s or Ph.D. degree, and some graduates will choose to attend law, architecture, medical, or business schools. Students who earn Ph.D. degrees in engineering usually pursue a career in advanced research or as a faculty member in a college of engineering.