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General Materials Engineering in Pennsylvania

General Materials Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for General Materials Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

21,900 people in the state and 492,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Materials Processing and Manufacturing.

General Materials Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for General Materials Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Materials Processing and Manufacturing grads earn an average of $116,151. Nationwide, they make an average of $127,150.

General Materials Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Materials Processing and Manufacturing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,712 a year. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Materials Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers Materials Processing and Manufacturing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Cost Estimators $80,966
Materials Engineers $52,129

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials Processing and Manufacturing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General Mechanical Engineering 42,939
General Aeronautical Engineering 9,539
Construction Engineering 1,567
General Agricultural Engineering 1,090
General Manufacturing Engineering 900
Textile Sciences & Engineering 275
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 264
General Metallurgical Engineering 164

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View Nationwide General Materials Engineering Report

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