Mechanical Engineering Schools
In Richmond, Virginia
Mechanical Engineering faculty can choose to work at only one mechanical engineering school in Richmond. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in mechanical engineering in the city of Richmond, which encompasses mechanical engineering training at the mechanical engineering bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Richmond Vs. Virginia Mechanical Engineering Employment
| Richmond | 590 |
| Virginia | 19,390 |
Exactly 590 of the 19,390 mechanical engineering professionals employed in Virginia, work in Richmond. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond has shrunk by 5%. Overall employment in Richmond has increased.
Richmond Vs. Virginia Mechanical Engineering employment growth
| 15,090 | 19,330 | 19,770 | 19,030 | 19,390 |
| 620 | 710 | 550 | No data | 590 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Richmond
Mechanical Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Richmond
| $83,470 | $88,697 | $99,695 | No data | $103,830 |
| $37,120 | $37,780 | $39,600 | No data | $42,600 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Mechanical Engineering in Richmond
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Richmond
Salaries for mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond have increased. Richmond mechanical engineering professionals made $103,830 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond made an average salary of $83,470 per year. The growth in the salary of mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond
10th percentile |
$52,975 |
25th percentile |
$81,545 |
50th percentile |
$109,205 |
75th percentile |
$126,105 |
90th percentile |
$145,990 |
Mechanical engineering professionals in Richmond earn a median salary of $109,205 per year. The 10% of mechanical engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $52,975 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 176% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Mechanical engineering professionals and related professions in Richmond
Civil Engineering |
$80,030 |
Electrical Engineering |
$87,550 |
Physics |
$103,760 |
Mechanical Engineering |
$103,830 |
Mechanical engineering professional salaries in Richmond are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Mechanical Engineering schools in Richmond
There is only one accredited mechanical engineering school in the city. Many of Richmond's mechanical engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Mechanical Engineering Programs Offered In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in mechanical engineering offered by Richmond's mechanical engineering school.
Student Completed Mechanical Engineering Degrees In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
70 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 70 |
In 2010 approximately 70 students completed mechanical engineering courses.