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Engineering in Pennsylvania

Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 10,196 students earned their Engineering degrees in PA.

In this state, Engineering is the 4th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,078
Master’s Degree 3,101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 599
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 599
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 599
Associate Degree 192
Post-Master’s Certificate 118
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 118
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 102
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

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: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.7%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

146,960 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $97,390, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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

3,016 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

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1,592 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

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961 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
886 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. An average student at Drexel will pay a net price of $35,596. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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610 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $26,138. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
544 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,125. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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Villanova University

Villanova
431 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $43,090. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
336 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Bucknell University

Lewisburg
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
3,726 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 61% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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Lafayette College

Easton
162 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 10% $91,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440
Materials Engineers 6% $87,830
Nuclear Engineers 2% $113,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,854
Mathematics & Statistics 2,808
Physical Sciences 2,562
Engineering Technologies 2,033
Agriculture 1,339
Natural Resources & Conservation 979
Architecture/Urban Planning 883
Military Technologies & Sciences 128

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