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Best Colleges for Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania

The best colleges for a Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania?

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

What are the best Mechanical Engineering schools?

The best Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Mechanical Engineering programs is approximately $56,922 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 Mechanical Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Mechanical Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $89,539 per year. Below are the highest-paying Mechanical 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. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — University Park, PA · 60.6% acceptance · SAT 1,337 · $41,790 tuition · 86% grad rate
  5. 5. Lehigh University — Bethlehem, PA · 25.9% acceptance · SAT 1,440 · $64,980 tuition · 88% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus — Pittsburgh, PA · 58.1% acceptance · SAT 1,370 · $41,430 tuition · 86% grad rate
  7. 7. Bucknell University — Lewisburg, PA · 28.9% acceptance · SAT 1,410 · $67,812 tuition · 86% grad rate
  8. 8. Drexel University — Philadelphia, PA · 79.4% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $62,412 tuition · 78% grad rate
  9. 9. Lafayette College — Easton, PA · 31.5% acceptance · SAT 1,424 · $65,398 tuition · 88% grad rate
  10. 10. Temple University — Philadelphia, PA · 80.4% acceptance · $38,958 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Gannon University — Erie, PA · 74.2% acceptance · $40,656 tuition · 66% grad rate

Best Colleges for Mechanical Engineering in Pennsylvania on PickACampus