Engineering Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
There are 6 engineering schools in Atlanta for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the engineering academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in engineering includes engineering training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Masters degree in Engineering
- PhD degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Engineering Employment
| Atlanta | 17,340 |
| Georgia | 35,560 |
Of the 26,330 engineering professionals employed in Georgia, 17,340 work in Atlanta. The number of engineering professionals in Atlanta has shrunk by 36% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of engineering professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Engineering employment growth
| 38,800 | 38,050 | 37,570 | 36,830 | 26,330 |
| 27,210 | 28,080 | 27,410 | 26,390 | 17,340 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $61,669 | $64,653 | $66,041 | $68,691 | $66,475 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for engineering professionals have increased. Atlanta engineering professionals made $66,475 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, engineering professionals in Atlanta made an average salary of $61,669 per year. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$41,219 |
25th percentile |
$51,110 |
50th percentile |
$64,239 |
75th percentile |
$79,844 |
90th percentile |
$96,798 |
Engineering professionals make a median salary of $64,239 per year in Atlanta. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,219 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $96,798 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Civil Engineering |
$56,287 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$63,230 |
Engineering |
$66,475 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$71,770 |
Electrical Engineering |
$72,050 |
Software Engineering |
$91,440 |
Computer Engineering |
$98,365 |
Engineering professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Atlanta
There are 6 accredited engineering schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's engineering professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Engineering Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
13 |
master |
13 |
doctor |
12 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 38 |
Atlanta's engineering schools offer 38 engineering degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1,431 |
master |
516 |
doctor |
198 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2,145 |
Approximately 2,145 students completed engineering courses in 2010.