Mechanical Engineering Schools In Arkansas

Arkansas has 6 accredited mechanical engineering schools where mechanical engineering faculty who teach mechanical engineering classes can find employment. The trends in Arkansas' mechanical engineering academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in mechanical engineering includes mechanical engineering training at the following levels:

  • Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering

Schools

  1. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

    n/a U.S. News National University Ranking
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  2. University of Arkansas

    University of Arkansas

    Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

    132 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  3. Arkansas State University-Main Campus

    Arkansas State University-Main Campus

    2105 E. Aggie Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  4. Arkansas Tech University

    Arkansas Tech University

    Administration Bldg 200; 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas 72801-2222

    NR U.S. News National University Ranking
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  5. Harding University

    Harding University

    915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, Arkansas 72143

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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  6. John Brown University

    John Brown University

    2000 W University St, Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761

    N/A U.S. News National University Ranking
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Cities

  1. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Searcy, AR1 Schools
  2. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Little Rock, AR1 Schools
  3. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Jonesboro, AR1 Schools
  4. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Fayetteville, AR1 Schools
  5. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Siloam Springs, AR1 Schools
  6. Mechanical Engineering Schools in Russellville, AR1 Schools

Statistics

Professional Trends

Arkansas Vs. National Mechanical Engineering Employment

Arkansas 2,130
National 549,180

Approximately 0% of the country's mechanical engineering professionals work in Arkansas state.

Employment Growth for Mechanical engineering professionals In Arkansas

3,150 3,190 2,560 2,330 2,130
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Yellow: Actual Values

In Arkansas, the field of mechanical engineering is shrinking. In 2010 there were 1,020 less mechanical engineering professionals working in Arkansas than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of mechanical engineering professionals has shrunk by 32%. This decline is faster than the national trend for mechanical engineering professionals which shows a 4% decrease in the number of mechanical engineering professionals working around the nation.

Mechanical Engineering VS. All Professions salaries in Arkansas

$49,616 $52,390 $53,898 $53,636 $55,286
$36,627 $39,363 $40,932 $42,668 $43,359
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Mechanical Engineering
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions

The amount earned by mechanical engineering professionals is increasing in Arkansas. The mean salary for mechanical engineering professionals in 2006 was $49,616 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $55,286 per year.

Salary percentiles for Mechanical engineering professionals in Arkansas

10th percentile		 $30,864
25th percentile		 $42,402
50th percentile		 $55,510
75th percentile		 $68,364
90th percentile		 $79,056

This represents a 10% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 156% pay differential between the highest paid mechanical engineering professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of mechanical engineering in Arkansas.

Average Salaries for Mechanical engineering professionals and related professions in Arkansas

Civil Engineering		 $53,150
Drafting		 $41,990
Electrical Engineering		 $65,440
Industrial Design		 $48,230
Mechanical Engineering		 $55,286

In Arkansas, mechanical engineering professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Mechanical Engineering programs available for each degree type for all schools in Arkansas

associate		 2
bachelor		 5
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total8

As the number of mechanical engineering professionals is decreasing in Arkansas state, the number of students graduating from the 6 accredited mechanical engineering schools in Arkansas state is increasing. In Arkansas, there were 86 graduates in 2006. And there were 152 graduates from mechanical engineering courses in 2010.

This represents a 77% increase in the number of mechanical engineering degree or certificate school graduates in Arkansas state. 63% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Salaries in Arkansas

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