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Mechanical Engineering at University of Pennsylvania

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 157 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Pennsylvania.

Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania

Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Pennsylvania

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 61
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#17 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#311 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#2 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#6 of 61
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#17 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#311 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Pennsylvania

Graduates of University of Pennsylvania’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$78,166
2 years	$80,036
3 years	$88,779
4 years	$95,095
5 years	$115,132

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $95,095, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Pennsylvania stands at $12,455.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 25% women (39) and 75% men (118).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 65 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 34% were women (22) and 66% were men (43).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Asian	14
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 37% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania

Of the 71 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 21% were women (15) and 79% were men (56).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	56

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania

Among the 21 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Minority students account for 29% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, above the national average of 13%.*

*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 University of Pennsylvania

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	157

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, 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.