US – The most prestigious professions

What jobs do Americans consider the most prestigious? According to The Harris Poll, the majority of adults would encourage their children to pursue a career in engineering. However, doctors, military officers and firefighters are actually seen as the most prestigious professions in the United States.

Doctors come first for prestige – 88 percent of US adults consider the profession to have either “a great deal of prestige” or “prestige” in general.

via America’s Most Prestigious Professions [Infographic] – Forbes.