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Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania College of Technology
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is in Williamsport, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 24 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Online & Distance Learning at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Online coursework is an option at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Of 4,575 students, 331 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,220 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Use these rankings to compare Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 130 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #121 of 131 |
Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Students who complete Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,927 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $59,463 |
| 5 years | $63,067 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania College of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4% women (1) and 96% men (23).
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Among the 24 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Pennsylvania College of Technology, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Technology, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Technology
The Mechanical Engineering program at Pennsylvania College of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology | 4 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Pennsylvania College of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.