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General Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania

General Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

2,241 students earned General Mechanical Engineering degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

A General Mechanical Engineering major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

General Mechanical Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,669
Master’s Degree 463
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 97
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a general mechanical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general mechanical engineering majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 60.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 36,310 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in general mechanical engineering jobs.

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Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

General Mechanical Engineering grads earn an average of $108,300 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer general mechanical engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

624 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $32,223. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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298 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 56% of students get financical aid.

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236 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,596. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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Villanova University

Villanova
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,090. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,514 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

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Grove City College

Grove City
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,277 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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General Mechanical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Cost Estimators 11% $64,390
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610

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