The mechanical engineering program at Penn State Scranton prepares you for entering the mechanical engineering industry or going on to graduate school.
Mechanical engineering graduates go on to work in a diverse range of industries for large multinational companies and small local firms. Examples of career opportunities for mechanical engineers are:
- design engineers
- research engineers
- biomedical equipment
- analyst
- entrepreneur
- test engineer
- rocket engineer
- project manager
- sales engineer
Mechanical engineers also are well prepared to work as managers due to their broad backgrounds and creative problem-solving skills.
You can find occupational employment and wage information for mechanical engineers working in Pennsylvania at U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.