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Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

3,224 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,617
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 543
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 543
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 543
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64

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: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 30.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 51.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

707 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
267 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $34,384. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Villanova University

Villanova
179 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

In their early career, Gannon grads earn an average salary of $44,904. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Widener University

Chester
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at Widener will pay a net price of $31,792.

Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 27% $93,670
Operations Research Analysts 25% $82,080
Computer Hardware Engineers 12% $108,570
Engineering Professors 12% $98,010
Aerospace Engineers 12% $105,070
Systems Software Developers 12% $98,440
Cost Estimators 11% $64,390
Industrial Engineers 10% $82,210
Civil Engineers 10% $81,860
Electrical Engineers 10% $91,710
Mechanical Engineers 10% $81,270
Health and Safety Engineers 10% $101,390
Chemical Engineers 9% $91,890
Agricultural Engineers 8% $71,400
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Engineers 8% $93,400
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Physicists 7% $132,410
Biomedical Engineers 7% $76,440
Environmental Engineers 7% $85,690
Materials Engineers 6% $87,830
Electronics Engineers 6% $96,340
Mining and Geological Engineers 5% $89,610
Petroleum Engineers 5% $116,630
Computer Network Architects 4% $99,860
Industrial Production Managers 3% $102,380
Nuclear Engineers 2% $113,310
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computer & Information Sciences 2,926
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

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