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Mechanical Engineering at Wilkes University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Wilkes University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wilkes University sits in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Wilkes University.

Online & Distance Learning at Wilkes University

Online coursework is an option at Wilkes University. Among 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) studied exclusively online and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Wilkes University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#13 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#23 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#39 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#60 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#309 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#343 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Wilkes University

Graduates of Wilkes 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	$61,200
2 years	$53,219
3 years	$64,060
4 years	$73,078
5 years	$84,211

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wilkes University take home a median $73,078, compared with $70,330 for all Wilkes University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wilkes University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Wilkes University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Wilkes University are 25% women (7) and 75% men (21).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wilkes University

Of the 24 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Wilkes University, 29% were women (7) and 71% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 8% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wilkes University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Wilkes University

Among the 4 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Wilkes University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Wilkes University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Wilkes University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	28

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Wilkes 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.