Mechanical Engineering Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia

The city of Atlanta has only one school where mechanical engineering faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the mechanical engineering academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in mechanical engineering includes mechanical engineering training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering

Statistics

Professional Trends

Atlanta Vs. Georgia Mechanical Engineering Employment

Atlanta 5,730
Georgia 9,140

Of the 9,140 mechanical engineering professionals employed in Georgia, 5,730 work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta has grown by 9%. As the employment for mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta has increased, overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.

Atlanta Vs. Georgia Mechanical Engineering employment growth

9,320 10,900 10,260 10,020 9,140
5,260 7,140 6,550 6,490 5,730
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Georgia
  • Dark Yellow: Atlanta

Mechanical Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta

$55,962 $57,520 $59,328 $60,984 $63,230
$40,930 $42,170 $44,170 $45,520 $46,440
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Mechanical Engineering in Atlanta
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta

Salaries for mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta have increased. In 2010 mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $63,230 per year. The average salary for mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta was $55,962 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Mechanical engineering professionals in Atlanta

10th percentile		 $37,062
25th percentile		 $47,960
50th percentile		 $62,120
75th percentile		 $76,564
90th percentile		 $92,744

Mechanical engineering professionals make a median salary of $62,120 per year in Atlanta. The 10% of mechanical engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $37,062 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 150% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Mechanical engineering professionals and related professions in Atlanta

Drafting		 $50,665
Industrial Design		 $56,020
Civil Engineering		 $56,287
Mechanical Engineering		 $63,230
Electrical Engineering		 $72,050
Physics		 $118,510

Atlanta mechanical engineering professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Mechanical Engineering schools in Atlanta

1

Many of Atlanta's mechanical engineering professionals are graduates of the only accredited mechanical engineering school in the city.

Mechanical Engineering Programs Offered In Atlanta

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total3

There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in mechanical engineering offered by Atlanta's mechanical engineering schools.

Student Completed Mechanical Engineering Degrees In Atlanta

associate		 0
bachelor		 387
master		 153
doctor		 29
Certificate		 0
Total569

Approximately 569 students completed mechanical engineering courses in 2010.

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Salaries in Atlanta, Georgia

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