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General Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

493 students earned Engineering degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Engineering is the 87th most popular major in the state out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 305
Associate Degree 111
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 41
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Master’s Degree 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 15,020 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering grads earn an average of $114,870 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

#2

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

In their early career, Geneva grads earn an average salary of $37,554. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#4

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Carnegie Mellon. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,913. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530.

#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,813.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,550 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

#10

Lafayette College

Easton
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $66,921 after graduation. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Engineers 8% $93,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Mechanical Engineering 2,232
Electrical Engineering 1,590
Civil Engineering 1,000
Chemical Engineering 836
Computer Engineering 804
Biomedical Engineering 780
Industrial Engineering 467
Other Engineering 263

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