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Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 36,240 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $111,727, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer ME degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,209 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,711 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 25% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,468 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers ME 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
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
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
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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