Best Mechanical Engineering Schools Near Bloomsburg, PA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Bloomsburg has a population of about 12,906. Median household income is $49,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning mechanical engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $164,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mechanical Engineering Schools to Bloomsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mechanical engineering programs near Bloomsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bloomsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bloomsburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 22.5 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA 33.8 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,454
Avg net price $27,743/yr
Tuition
In‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA 34.5 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,498
Avg net price $23,093/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 50.0 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA 51.2 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,356/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Dunmore, PA 52.9 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
42.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $17,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 57.2 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
41.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 62.6 miles from Bloomsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania mechanical engineering page.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Near Bloomsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Mechanical Engineers $97,920
Architectural and Engineering Managers $164,690
Industrial Engineers $99,560
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,820
Mechanical Drafters $63,480
Engineers, All Other $108,950
Aerospace Engineers $133,940
Cost Estimators $78,480

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Bloomsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,906 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,096 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mechanical engineering schools are near Bloomsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mechanical engineering programs near Bloomsburg. The closest is Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA (22.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (51.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mechanical engineering roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mechanical engineering-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($164,690), Aerospace Engineers ($133,940), Engineers, All Other ($108,950). Wages for Bloomsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Bloomsburg?

Shamokin, PA is 15.7 miles from Bloomsburg and has its own set of local mechanical engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bloomsburg an affordable place to study mechanical engineering?

Bloomsburg’s median household income of $49,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Bloomsburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bloomsburg:

Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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