Mechanical Engineering Schools In Oklahoma
Mechanical Engineering classes faculty can choose to work at one of 8 accredited mechanical engineering schools in Oklahoma. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering training in Oklahoma, which includes mechanical engineering training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
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Professional Trends
Oklahoma Vs. National Mechanical Engineering Employment
| Oklahoma | 5,290 |
| National | 549,180 |
Of all of the mechanical engineering professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Oklahoma state.
Employment Growth for Mechanical engineering professionals In Oklahoma
| 5,120 | 5,350 | 5,490 | 5,320 | 5,290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Mechanical Engineering is a growing field in Oklahoma. There were 170 more mechanical engineering professionals working in Oklahoma in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of mechanical engineering professionals has grown by 3%. This growth is slower than the change in the number of mechanical engineering professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of mechanical engineering professionals has shrunk by 4% from 2006 to 2010.
Mechanical Engineering VS. All Professions salaries in Oklahoma
| $54,130 | $58,270 | $59,220 | $60,434 | $60,436 |
| $38,070 | $39,720 | $40,527 | $41,574 | $42,968 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mechanical Engineering
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by mechanical engineering professionals is increasing in Oklahoma. The mean salary for mechanical engineering professionals in 2006 was $54,130 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $60,436 per year.
Salary percentiles for Mechanical engineering professionals in Oklahoma
10th percentile |
$34,292 |
25th percentile |
$45,006 |
50th percentile |
$59,748 |
75th percentile |
$74,822 |
90th percentile |
$87,994 |
Thus, mechanical engineering professionals' salaries grew by 10% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 157% 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 Oklahoma.
Average Salaries for Mechanical engineering professionals and related professions in Oklahoma
Civil Engineering |
$55,310 |
Drafting |
$47,418 |
Electrical Engineering |
$66,215 |
Industrial Design |
$51,480 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$60,436 |
Mechanical engineering professionals in Oklahoma earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Mechanical Engineering programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oklahoma
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 16 |
The number of students graduating from the 8 accredited mechanical engineering schools in Oklahoma is decreasing. In 2006, 396 students graduated from mechanical engineering courses in Oklahoma. And in 2010, 362 students graduated.
Thus there was a 9% percent decrease in the number of mechanical engineering school degree or certificate graduates in Oklahoma. Most of these graduates, or 44%, earned an bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.