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Engineering in Pennsylvania

Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

10,196 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Engineering is the 4th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,101
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 599
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 599
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 599
Post-Master’s Certificate 118
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 118

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 50.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.7%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 146,960 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

Engineering grads earn an average of $97,390 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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

1,140 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,550.

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707 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $32,223. 68% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138.

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Drexel University

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public school has an average net price of $29,187.

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#6

Lehigh University

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

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Villanova University

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

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 60% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Temple University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,742.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Gannon will pay a net price of $19,261.

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Widener University

Chester
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,703. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 10% $91,710
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440
Materials Engineers 6% $87,830
Nuclear Engineers 2% $113,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,335
Mathematics & Statistics 1,052
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Agriculture 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 170
Military Technologies & Sciences 44

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