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Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

36,240 people in the state and 824,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $111,727, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $88,268 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#5

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. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers ME 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
Automotive Engineers $107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Cost Estimators $80,966
Fuel Cell Engineers $137,020
Aerospace Engineers $63,328
Mechanical Engineers $79,543

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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