by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Wilkes. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #35 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wilkes as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #640 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 640 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 42 of 43 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 127 of 128 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at Wilkes, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This engineering field at Wilkes includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 10 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wilkes University awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Wilkes ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #35 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 35 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 85 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 447 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Wilkes report a median salary of $71,803 a year. This is above $70,330, the median for all majors at Wilkes.
To complete a bachelor’s at Wilkes, engineering students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,618, the typical median for all majors at Wilkes.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,994 | $41,518 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Wilkes are White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Wilkes. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 4 |
