Engineering Program

The engineering program at Saint Vincent College prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer engineering program.

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Saint Vincent College

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Saint Vincent College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Saint Vincent College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Vincent College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1415 to 1740 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 67% of which only 33% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint Vincent College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stvincent.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Vincent College offers a bachelor's degree program in engineering.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 550
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $155890
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 860
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $157170
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $146200

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).