San Jose has 894,943 residents. It is located in Santa Clara county.
For California residents, the average tuition for all San Jose engineering schools for the 2009 - 2010 school year was $3,379.00. For non-residents, the average tuition for San Jose engineering schools was $7,750.00.
Books and supplies for engineering schools in San Jose cost an average of $1,409.00. Students who live on campus while attending a engineering school in San Jose, can expect to pay an average of $10,438.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $5,170.00. Students have a choice of three engineering colleges in San Jose to attend. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 1,330 students completed engineering programs in San Jose.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | $120,460.00 | 1,090 |
| Biomedical Engineers | $98,810.00 | 340 |
| Chemical Engineers | $121,220.00 | Not available |
| Civil Engineers | $104,110.00 | 1,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $119,880.00 | 8,310 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,300.00 | 4,910 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $110,550.00 | 7,360 |
| Environmental Engineers | $89,990.00 | Not available |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $92,180.00 | 120 |
| Industrial Engineers | $96,960.00 | 4,050 |
| Materials Engineers | $111,560.00 | 630 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $102,240.00 | 3,810 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $115,020.00 | 410 |
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