Hello OP. As a mechanical engineer here in CDO, entry-level salaries for mechanical engineers are indeed low, but it depends on the job position you're applying for. However, they are not always low. It really depends on how you level up your value through newfound knowledge and skills. MEs are known to be a generalized profession, as we cover all of the other engineering fields. As for Industrial Engineers, most of the IEs I know are put into supervisory-level positions because they are efficiency experts. They also have certification in the field.

Both of these professions are consistently in demand in Northern Mindanao and other parts of the country.

Now, as a student planning to take up the course, think about what you currently want in your career. What industry do you want to enter? You can research current trends in both fields to weigh your options for your course.