Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 681 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #34 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #103 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 681 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #34 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #103 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’s 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 | $71,931 |
| 2 years | $77,543 |
| 3 years | $89,074 |
| 4 years | $100,434 |
| 5 years | $120,919 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $100,434, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania is $16,183.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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