Are engineering students decreasing? A Spanish case study

Abstract

There is an idea that engineering degrees are experiencing a decrease in number of students. This is a fact that has concerned many worldwide engineering societies. The reasons may be based in a loss of motivation among students to begin a difficult career, in spite of great expectations jobs proposed from the society. However, this paper offers some data that could change this thought, particularly in Spain. Figures, demographical statistics, students' opinions and university data can give an answer to the question of enrollment and provide some conclusions why engineering careers are less demanded from students. Is it real or just myth?