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 Mechanical Engineering degree choose employment in private industry, government laboratories and agencies, and non-profit research centers. Approximately 15–25% of mechanical engineering graduates will choose to continue their education toward a master’s or Ph.D. degree, and some graduates will choose to attend medical, law, architecture, 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.