York Engineering Schools & Programs

Engineering students can take advantage of Penn State University - York which offers bachelor of science degrees in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) and in Information Sciences and Technology (IST). Penn State York also bestows associate degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology, Information Sciences and Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Four engineering degrees and eight graduate programs are available from the Widener University School of Engineering in nearby Chester.

According to PA Work Stats, engineering jobs in the area are expected to grow by an average of 8.3% from 2002 to 2012 with an addition of 500 jobs. Among engineering job openings, biomedical and environmental engineering specialties are forecast to offer the largest job growth opportunities through 2012.


Engineering Schools, Programs & Courses in York
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why York is a Great Place to Study Engineering
Engineering careers in York are dominated by the presence of York, a Johnson Controls Company which is a Fortune 500 company, but many other engineering career opportunities are available both in York and in nearby cities such as Harrisburg (Hershey Foods) and Lancaster (Armstrong World Industries). A ready and growing employment base combined with nearby engineering education options makes York a great option for engineering students and professionals.

Other Resources for Engineering Education and Careers in York
  • Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers - Lincoln Chapter
  • Society of Women Engineers - Region E
  • American Society for Engineering Education
  • National Academy of Engineering
  • Engineering - Employers in York
  • American Color
  • York, a Johnson Controls Company
  • Hershey Foods
  • Armstrong World Industries
  • Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
  • NuTec Design Associates, Inc.

  • Engineering - Internship Opportunities in York
  • Penn State Cooperative Educational and Professional Internship Program
  • Penn State College of Informational Science
  • National Society of Professional Engineers
  • American Society for Engineering Education
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