Engineering Schools
In Torrance, California
There is only one engineering school in Torrance for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the engineering academic community in Torrance, and the future trends. Academia in engineering includes engineering training at the following levels:
- Engineering Certificate
- Associates degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Torrance Vs. California Engineering Employment
| Torrance | 39,360 |
| California | 236,270 |
Exactly 39,360 of the 167,230 engineering professionals employed in California, work in Torrance. Between 2006 and 2010, in Torrance, there has been a 18% decline in the number of engineering professionals. As the number of engineering professionals in Torrance has decreased, overall employment in Torrance has increased.
Torrance Vs. California Engineering employment growth
| 232,550 | 244,960 | 262,690 | 254,040 | 167,230 |
| 48,220 | 54,320 | 59,640 | 57,320 | 39,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Torrance
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Torrance
| $71,338 | $75,278 | $78,289 | $81,469 | $82,236 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Torrance
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Torrance
Salaries for engineering professionals in Torrance have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $82,236 per year was earned by engineering professionals in Torrance. Engineering professionals in Torrance made a yearly average salary of $71,338, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in Torrance is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Torrance
10th percentile |
$49,114 |
25th percentile |
$64,088 |
50th percentile |
$80,379 |
75th percentile |
$97,628 |
90th percentile |
$110,334 |
Torrance engineering professionals earn a median yearly salary of $80,379. The difference in pay between the engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 125%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $49,114 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $110,334 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Torrance
Civil Engineering |
$69,653 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$73,108 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$76,630 |
Electrical Engineering |
$78,425 |
Engineering |
$82,236 |
Software Engineering |
$90,310 |
Computer Engineering |
$101,865 |
Engineering professional salaries in Torrance are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Torrance
There is only one accredited engineering school in the city. Many of Torrance's engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Engineering Programs Offered In Torrance
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Torrance's engineering school offers one engineering degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Torrance
associate |
11 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
In 2010 approximately 11 students graduated from engineering courses.