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Mechanical Engineering at Widener University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Widener University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Widener University is in Chester, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Widener University.

Studying Online at Widener University

Distance learning is available at Widener University. Of 5,713 students, 1,022 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Widener University

Rankings can help you compare Widener University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#16 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#21 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#44 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#53 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#310 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#322 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Widener University

Those who finish Widener 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	$64,959
2 years	$63,275
3 years	$70,157
4 years	$78,960
5 years	$97,717

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Widener University report median earnings of $78,960, compared with $71,295 for all Widener University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Widener University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Widener University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Widener University are 11% women (3) and 89% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Widener University

Among the 23 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Widener University, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Unknown	2

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Widener University

Of the 4 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Widener University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 50% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Widener University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*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 Widener University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Widener University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	27

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Widener University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.