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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $86,966
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University #38 national | $97,151 |
| 2 | Lafayette College #41 national | $78,864 |
| 3 | Lehigh University #43 national | $88,912 |
| 4 | Bucknell University #65 national | $87,329 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania #68 national | N/A |
| 6 | Villanova University #77 national | $91,256 |
| 7 | Drexel University #118 national | $85,140 |
| 8 | University of Pittsburgh #267 national | $80,951 |
| 9 | Temple University #450 national | $80,267 |
| 10 | Gannon University #453 national | $68,422 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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