Engineering Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
The city of Worcester has only one school where engineering faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the engineering academic community in Worcester, and the future trends. Academia in engineering includes engineering training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Masters degree in Engineering
- PhD degree in Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Engineering Employment
| Worcester | 2,580 |
| Massachusetts | 64,710 |
Of the 37,610 engineering professionals employed in Massachusetts, 2,580 work in Worcester. There has been a 11% decline in the number of engineering professionals in Worcester between the years 2006 and 2010. As the employment for engineering professionals in Worcester has decreased, overall employment in Worcester has increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Engineering employment growth
| 60,950 | 65,680 | 69,360 | 67,570 | 37,610 |
| 2,900 | 2,830 | 3,090 | 3,110 | 2,580 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $66,752 | $66,060 | $71,387 | $69,732 | $66,401 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Engineering in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
In Worcester, salaries for engineering professionals have decreased. In 2010 Worcester engineering professionals earned an average yearly salary of $66,401. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for engineering professionals in Worcester was $66,752 per year. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.
Salary percentiles for Engineering professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$43,824 |
25th percentile |
$51,307 |
50th percentile |
$63,303 |
75th percentile |
$78,462 |
90th percentile |
$86,862 |
Engineering professionals in Worcester earn a median salary of $63,303 per year. The 10% of engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $43,824 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $86,862 per year.
Average Salaries for Engineering professionals and related professions in Worcester
Civil Engineering |
$56,640 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$61,094 |
Engineering |
$66,401 |
Electrical Engineering |
$79,020 |
Software Engineering |
$88,030 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$88,270 |
Computer Engineering |
$92,455 |
Worcester engineering professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Engineering schools in Worcester
Many of Worcester's engineering professionals are graduates of the only accredited engineering school in the city.
Engineering Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
7 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 27 |
There are a total of 27 degree and certificate programs in engineering offered by Worcester's engineering schools.
Student Completed Engineering Degrees In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
373 |
master |
192 |
doctor |
15 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 580 |
In 2010 approximately 580 students graduated from engineering courses.