Sunbury, Pennsylvania has a population of about 9,643. The city’s median household income is $48,509 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited engineering programs within 100 miles of Sunbury, with tuition ranging from $17,940 to $32,595 per year. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $154,400 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Sunbury city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | 8.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg, PA | 20.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | 28.6 mi | $17,940 - $32,595 | – |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | 39.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA | 40.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $92,460 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,730 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,450 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,040 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $108,510 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $97,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,880 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $154,400 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,643 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,509 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Northumberland County | 58 workers, 13 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 engineering programs within 100 miles of Sunbury. The closest is Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA (8.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (40.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($154,400), Electrical Engineer ($109,730), Aerospace Engineer ($108,510). Wages for Sunbury workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Milton, PA is 10.7 miles from Sunbury and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Sunbury’s median household income of $48,509 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sunbury while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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