Engineering Schools
In Laurel, Maryland

The city of Laurel has only one school where engineering faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of engineering and engineering education in Laurel, which includes engineering training at the engineering bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Laurel Vs. Maryland Engineering Employment

Laurel 31,750
Maryland 47,150

Of the 34,330 engineering professionals employed in Maryland, 31,750 work in Laurel. There has been a 41% decline in the number of engineering professionals in Laurel between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of engineering professionals in Laurel has decreased, overall employment in Laurel has increased.

Laurel Vs. Maryland Engineering employment growth

44,410 46,060 49,390 50,010 34,330
53,710 53,260 54,890 55,810 31,750
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Maryland
  • Dark Yellow: Laurel

Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Laurel

$77,587 $79,145 $82,646 $84,299 $85,352
$52,980 $54,840 $57,620 $60,090 $62,300
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Engineering in Laurel
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Laurel

Salaries for engineering professionals in Laurel have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $85,352 per year was earned by engineering professionals in Laurel. Engineering professionals in Laurel made a yearly average salary of $77,587, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in Laurel is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Laurel

10th percentile		 $47,451
25th percentile		 $62,603
50th percentile		 $84,099
75th percentile		 $105,942
90th percentile		 $117,631

Engineering professionals in Laurel earn a median salary of $84,099 per year. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $47,451 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $117,631 per year.

Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Laurel

Civil Engineering		 $65,807
Biomedical Engineering		 $79,360
Electrical Engineering		 $80,410
Mechanical Engineering		 $82,372
Engineering		 $85,352
Software Engineering		 $100,070
Computer Engineering		 $104,200

On average engineering professional salaries in Laurel are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Engineering schools in Laurel

1

There is only one accredited engineering school in the city. Many of Laurel's engineering professionals are graduates of this school.

Engineering Programs Offered In Laurel

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in engineering offered by Laurel's engineering schools.

Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Laurel

associate		 0
bachelor		 18
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total18

In 2010 approximately 18 students graduated from engineering courses.

Engineering Faculty Salaries in Laurel, Maryland

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