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Engineering in Pennsylvania

Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 167,800 people employed in jobs related to an Engineering degree, compared to 4,881,860 nationwide.

Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $114,655. Nationwide, they make an average of $128,860.

Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. 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. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Engineering Careers in PA

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Electrical Engineers 14% $127,814
Petroleum Engineers 13% $137,336
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 12% $128,495
Civil Engineers 12% $72,457
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $63,909
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925

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