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Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 10,191 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 6,617
Master’s Degree 2,617
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 543
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 543
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 543
Associate Degree 204
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 101
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 101
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 101
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 45
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 45

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: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.1%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

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

1,592 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

961 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
886 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

610 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 79% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
544 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,832 a year.

#7

Villanova University

Villanova
431 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia
336 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $23,888. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Bucknell University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Lafayette College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,926. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Operations Research Analysts 25% $82,080
Computer Hardware Engineers 12% $108,570
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Aerospace Engineers 12% $105,070
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Cost Estimators 11% $64,390
Industrial Engineers 10% $82,210
Civil Engineers 10% $81,860
Electrical Engineers 10% $91,710
Mechanical Engineers 10% $81,270
Health and Safety Engineers 10% $101,390
Chemical Engineers 9% $91,890
Agricultural Engineers 8% $71,400
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Engineers 8% $93,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Physicists 7% $132,410
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440
Environmental Engineers 7% $85,690
Materials Engineers 6% $87,830
Electronics Engineers 6% $96,340
Mining and Geological Engineers 5% $89,610
Petroleum Engineers 5% $116,630
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860
Industrial Production Managers 3% $102,380
Nuclear Engineers 2% $113,310
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer & Information Sciences 9,652
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

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