I know you are wondering which degree course is better between architecture and engineering in Kenyan job market-I will be brief here.
Architecture emerges the best, followed by Software engineering, Civil Engineering, structural engineering and finally electrical and electronics engineering. We say architecture because it has numerous job opportunity: besides, after an individual gains more than 3 years experience, he can decide to start his own firm, which is a wise idea.
Latest figures shows that a fresh graduate architect earns at least Ksh10,000 more than engineers .Currenly,the starting salary of an architecture in Kenya is Ksh1000,000 while that of electrical engineers is Ksh 85,000.Software engineers earn Ksh 90,000 but the salary rises significantly if an individual is talented in programming and software development.
If you compare architecture, electrical, civil and structural engineering, you will realize that architects and software engineers are twice more likely to get employed upon completion of degree program than electrical and mechanical engineers. This situation makes architecture and software engineering the most appealing degree programs for people who want to pursue any of the listed courses here.
In short, given architecture, civil, electrical, structural and software engineering, a student will feel much safe pursuing architecture and software engineering.
