Engineering Management Degree

The engineering management program at Widener University – Main Campus prepares students for careers in construction, industrial operations, product development, and supply chain management. The program focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations. Program courses includes: accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer engineering management degrees.

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Widener University – Main Campus

Also known as Westmoreland College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA

Widener University - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution located in Chester, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Widener University - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.

Areas of study offered at Widener University - Main Campus include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 900 - 1110 on the SAT exam. Widener University - Main Campus accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 22% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,800 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Widener University - Main Campus offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students who would like to learn more about Widener University - Main Campus can visit their website at www.widener.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westmoreland College offers a master's degree program in engineering management.

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

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

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineering technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $53310

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