2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
Mechanical Engineering is the #20 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 2,232 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania
Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Pennsylvania to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.
On average, ME graduates from UPenn take out $14,982 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 15 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lehigh University is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Bethlehem.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $633, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bucknell University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the distant town of Lewisburg, Bucknell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lafayette College is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Easton, Lafayette is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Villanova University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.
ME majors at Pitt take out an average of $24,213 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $538.
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York College of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree mechanical engineering programs. YCP is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of York.
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University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt Johnstown is a small public school located in the small suburb of Johnstown.
ME majors at Pitt Johnstown take out an average of $24,213 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $538.
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Drexel University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
ME majors at Drexel take out an average of $27,867 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $739.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 2,839 |
| Maryland | 807 |
| New Jersey | 945 |
| District of Columbia | 176 |
| Delaware | 135 |
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Mechanical Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to ME
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.
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