Engineering Schools
In San Diego, California
There are 6 engineering schools in San Diego for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in engineering in the city of San Diego, which encompasses engineering training at the following levels:
- Engineering Certificate
- Associates degree in Engineering
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Masters degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
San Diego Vs. California Engineering Employment
| San Diego | 19,530 |
| California | 236,270 |
Exactly 19,530 of the 167,230 engineering professionals employed in California, work in San Diego. The number of engineering professionals in San Diego has shrunk by 16% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in San Diego has increased.
San Diego Vs. California Engineering employment growth
| 232,550 | 244,960 | 262,690 | 254,040 | 167,230 |
| 23,270 | 24,960 | 25,930 | 25,920 | 19,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: San Diego
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in San Diego
| $70,986 | $72,705 | $74,026 | $76,209 | $76,520 |
| $43,600 | $45,210 | $47,250 | $48,860 | $50,200 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in San Diego
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in San Diego
Salaries for engineering professionals in San Diego have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $76,520 per year was earned by engineering professionals in San Diego. The average salary for engineering professionals in San Diego was $70,986 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in San Diego is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in San Diego
10th percentile |
$49,048 |
25th percentile |
$59,900 |
50th percentile |
$75,249 |
75th percentile |
$90,928 |
90th percentile |
$101,621 |
Engineering professionals in San Diego make a median yearly salary of $75,249. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $49,048 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $101,621 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in San Diego
Civil Engineering |
$67,270 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$69,594 |
Engineering |
$76,520 |
Electrical Engineering |
$81,540 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$86,300 |
Computer Engineering |
$93,425 |
Software Engineering |
$96,130 |
Engineering professional salaries in San Diego are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in San Diego
There are 6 accredited engineering schools in the city. Many of San Diego's engineering professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Engineering Programs Offered In San Diego
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 21 |
San Diego's engineering schools offer 21 engineering degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In San Diego
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
250 |
master |
53 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
16 |
| Total | 338 |
In 2010 approximately 338 students graduated from engineering courses.