Engineering Schools
In West Haven, Connecticut
There is only one engineering school in West Haven 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 West Haven, 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
West Haven Vs. Connecticut Engineering Employment
| West Haven | 2,240 |
| Connecticut | 24,380 |
Exactly 2,240 of the 20,790 engineering professionals employed in Connecticut, work in West Haven. There has been a 1% decline in the number of engineering professionals in West Haven between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for engineering professionals in West Haven has decreased, overall employment in West Haven has increased.
West Haven Vs. Connecticut Engineering employment growth
| 23,080 | 20,310 | 25,480 | 25,390 | 20,790 |
| 2,260 | 2,460 | 2,600 | 2,610 | 2,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Connecticut
- Dark Yellow: West Haven
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in West Haven
| $65,905 | $65,263 | $64,878 | $69,586 | $66,992 |
| $44,620 | $45,930 | $47,900 | $49,380 | $50,680 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in West Haven
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in West Haven
Salaries for engineering professionals in West Haven have increased. West Haven engineering professionals made $66,992 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for engineering professionals in West Haven was $65,905 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of engineering professionals in West Haven is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in West Haven
10th percentile |
$41,827 |
25th percentile |
$50,893 |
50th percentile |
$65,813 |
75th percentile |
$79,095 |
90th percentile |
$84,722 |
Engineering professionals in West Haven make a median yearly salary of $65,813. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,827 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 103% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in West Haven
Civil Engineering |
$61,290 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$61,476 |
Engineering |
$66,992 |
Electrical Engineering |
$71,610 |
Software Engineering |
$87,180 |
Computer Engineering |
$87,180 |
West Haven engineering professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in West Haven
There is only one accredited engineering school in the city. Many of West Haven's engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Engineering Programs Offered In West Haven
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 11 |
There are a total of 11 degree and certificate programs in engineering offered by West Haven's engineering schools.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In West Haven
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
37 |
master |
40 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 84 |
In 2010 approximately 84 students graduated from engineering courses.