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Mechanical Engineering at Gannon University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Gannon University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Gannon University is in Erie, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Gannon University.

Studying Online at Gannon University

Many students take online classes at Gannon University. Of 4,189 students, 236 (6%) studied exclusively online and 785 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Gannon University

Rankings can help you compare Gannon University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#24 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#30 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#61 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#279 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#348 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Gannon University

Students who complete Gannon University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,757
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$63,725
4 years	$68,422
5 years	$78,829

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Gannon University earn a median of $68,422, compared with $78,652 for all Gannon University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Gannon University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Gannon University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Gannon University are 17% women (5) and 83% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Gannon University

Among the 21 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Gannon University, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Gannon University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 5% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Gannon University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Gannon University

Among the 8 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Gannon University, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Gannon University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	7

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Gannon University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Gannon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Gannon University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.