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Best Colleges for Engineering in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Pennsylvania, led by University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University and Villanova University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Pennsylvania?

Based on our rankings, University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Pennsylvania. Other top choices include Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova University, Lehigh University.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, Villanova University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $45,696 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $88,424 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, PA · 5.4% acceptance · SAT 1,553 · $68,686 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. Carnegie Mellon University — Pittsburgh, PA · 11.7% acceptance · SAT 1,546 · $66,246 tuition · 94% grad rate
  3. 3. Villanova University — Villanova, PA · 27% acceptance · SAT 1,460 · $67,776 tuition · 92% grad rate
  4. 4. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  5. 5. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  6. 6. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  7. 7. Swarthmore College — Swarthmore, PA · 7.5% acceptance · SAT 1,534 · $65,494 tuition · 92% grad rate
  8. 8. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  9. 9. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  10. 10. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA · 83.6% acceptance · SAT 1,276 · $48,986 tuition · 77% grad rate
  12. 12. University of Scranton — Scranton, PA · 81.2% acceptance · SAT 1,237 · $53,983 tuition · 80% grad rate
  13. 13. Saint Vincent College — Latrobe, PA · 61.7% acceptance · SAT 1,116 · $42,396 tuition · 69% grad rate
  14. 14. Ursinus College — Collegeville, PA · 91.8% acceptance · SAT 1,310 · $61,210 tuition · 73% grad rate
  15. 15. Elizabethtown College — Elizabethtown, PA · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $37,950 tuition · 76% grad rate
  16. 16. Lafayette College — Easton, PA · 31.5% acceptance · SAT 1,424 · $65,398 tuition · 88% grad rate
  17. 17. Juniata College — Huntingdon, PA · 78.9% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $58,580 tuition · 74% grad rate
  18. 18. West Chester University of Pennsylvania — West Chester, PA · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $22,599 tuition · 71% grad rate
  19. 19. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate
  20. 20. Geneva College — Beaver Falls, PA · $33,450 tuition · 61% grad rate
  21. 21. Millersville University of Pennsylvania — Millersville, PA · 86.2% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $22,952 tuition · 58% grad rate
  22. 22. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus — Indiana, PA · 90.8% acceptance · SAT 1,082 · $16,297 tuition · 56% grad rate
  23. 23. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania — Slippery Rock, PA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,095 · $14,676 tuition · 66% grad rate
  24. 24. Grove City College — Grove City, PA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,272 · $21,700 tuition · 83% grad rate
  25. 25. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — Shippensburg, PA · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $15,974 tuition · 56% grad rate

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