Engineering Schools
In Fountain Valley, California
There is only one engineering school in Fountain Valley for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the engineering academic community in Fountain Valley, and the future trends. Academia in engineering includes engineering training at the following levels:
- Engineering Certificate
- Associates degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Fountain Valley Vs. California Engineering Employment
| Fountain Valley | 18,000 |
| California | 236,270 |
Exactly 18,000 of the 167,230 engineering professionals employed in California, work in Fountain Valley. Between 2006 and 2010, in Fountain Valley, there has been a 28% decline in the number of engineering professionals. As the employment for engineering professionals in Fountain Valley has decreased, overall employment in Fountain Valley has also decreased.
Fountain Valley Vs. California Engineering employment growth
| 232,550 | 244,960 | 262,690 | 254,040 | 167,230 |
| 24,930 | 26,050 | 29,030 | 27,510 | 18,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Fountain Valley
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Fountain Valley
| $70,251 | $71,991 | $76,173 | $75,788 | $78,696 |
| $44,220 | $45,820 | $47,730 | $48,940 | $49,780 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Fountain Valley
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Fountain Valley
Salaries for engineering professionals in Fountain Valley have increased. In 2010 engineering professionals in Fountain Valley reportedly earned an average salary of $78,696 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, engineering professionals in Fountain Valley made an average salary of $70,251 per year. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in Fountain Valley is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Fountain Valley
10th percentile |
$48,017 |
25th percentile |
$60,503 |
50th percentile |
$76,485 |
75th percentile |
$94,672 |
90th percentile |
$106,749 |
Engineering professionals in Fountain Valley make a median yearly salary of $76,485. The difference in pay between the engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 122%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $48,017 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $106,749 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Fountain Valley
Mechanical Engineering |
$69,488 |
Electrical Engineering |
$71,010 |
Civil Engineering |
$73,307 |
Engineering |
$78,696 |
Software Engineering |
$89,950 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$91,600 |
Computer Engineering |
$97,585 |
On average engineering professional salaries in Fountain Valley are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Fountain Valley
There is only one accredited engineering school in the city. Many of Fountain Valley's engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Engineering Programs Offered In Fountain Valley
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in engineering offered by Fountain Valley's engineering schools.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Fountain Valley
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 11 |
In 2010 approximately 11 students completed engineering courses.