Engineering Schools
In Blacksburg, Virginia
Engineering faculty can choose to work at only one engineering school in Blacksburg. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in engineering in the city of Blacksburg, which encompasses engineering training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Masters degree in Engineering
- PhD degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Blacksburg Vs. Virginia Engineering Employment
| Blacksburg | 640 |
| Virginia | 76,560 |
Exactly 640 of the 46,820 engineering professionals employed in Virginia, work in Blacksburg. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of engineering professionals in Blacksburg has grown by 21%. As the number of engineering professionals in Blacksburg has increased, overall employment in Blacksburg has also increased.
Blacksburg Vs. Virginia Engineering employment growth
| 68,880 | 69,710 | 73,040 | 75,980 | 46,820 |
| 530 | 670 | 1,040 | 1,000 | 640 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Blacksburg
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Blacksburg
| $66,852 | $63,253 | $63,518 | $66,395 | $63,519 |
| $32,970 | $35,530 | $38,220 | $38,820 | $38,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Blacksburg
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Blacksburg
Salaries for engineering professionals in Blacksburg have decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $63,519 per year was earned by engineering professionals in Blacksburg. Engineering professionals in Blacksburg made a yearly average salary of $66,852, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Blacksburg.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Blacksburg
10th percentile |
$42,597 |
25th percentile |
$49,441 |
50th percentile |
$59,234 |
75th percentile |
$71,736 |
90th percentile |
$88,939 |
Engineering professionals in Blacksburg earn a median salary of $59,234 per year. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,597 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $88,939 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Blacksburg
Civil Engineering |
$51,443 |
Computer Engineering |
$54,705 |
Electrical Engineering |
$54,910 |
Software Engineering |
$58,430 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$59,740 |
Engineering |
$63,519 |
Engineering professional salaries in Blacksburg are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Blacksburg
There is only one accredited engineering school in the city. Many of Blacksburg's engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Engineering Programs Offered In Blacksburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
11 |
master |
16 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 40 |
Blacksburg's engineering schools offer 40 engineering degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Blacksburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
963 |
master |
329 |
doctor |
113 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1,405 |
In 2010 approximately 1,405 students graduated from engineering courses.