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Materials Engineering in Pennsylvania

Materials Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Materials Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

21,900 people in the state and 492,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Materials Engineering.

Materials Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Materials Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Materials Engineering grad in the state is $116,151, compared to a typical salary of $127,150 nationwide.

Materials Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Materials Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 78% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,597 in their first year after graduation. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#5

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,712 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Materials Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers Materials Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Materials Engineers -5% $52,129

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Materials Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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