Engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine graduates in engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
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| 24 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $88,413 | $91,525 | #23 | $72,403 |
| 25 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $88,346 | $94,808 | #20 | $73,410 |
| 26 | Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA | $88,104 | $89,603 | #26 | $73,003 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #27 | $68,331 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois Dubois, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #28 | $68,331 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #29 | $68,331 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $88,063 | $89,561 | #30 | $68,331 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $120,729 | $84,050 | #42 of 459 |
| Computer Engineering | $112,269 | $85,446 | #68 of 189 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 | $66,209 | #32 of 148 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,403 | $67,966 | #171 of 233 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $76,246 | $50,587 | #22 of 178 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 | $58,140 | #91 of 126 |
| Business/Commerce | $65,292 | $45,110 | #128 of 271 |
| Biology | $64,910 | $33,417 | #189 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,195 | $37,834 | #128 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 | $34,181 | #289 of 660 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,299 | $29,848 | #242 of 576 |
| Psychology | $49,543 | $32,408 | #545 of 1027 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | $47,620 | $28,939 | #5 of 8 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,943 | $34,030 | #105 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,331 one year after graduating and $88,063 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,949.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.