by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wilkes. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wilkes highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #345 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 345 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 of 25 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 61 of 62 |
Here is each degree level available for mechanical engineering at Wilkes, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wilkes University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Wilkes ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes report a median salary of $73,078 a year. This is higher than $70,330, the median for all majors at Wilkes.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wilkes, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,618, the typical median for all majors at Wilkes.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,994 | $41,518 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Wilkes were White. About 92% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Wilkes. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
