by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #2 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 2 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 25 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 62 |
Here is each degree level offered in mechanical engineering at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 385 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 36 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 29 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 385 |