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University of Virginia was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 525 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 513 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 139 students received their master’s degree in engineering from University of Virginia. This makes it the #98 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 97 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Virginia was $1,869 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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Of the 525 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering from University of Virginia in 2021-2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 93 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 295 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 61 |
Online degrees for the University of Virginia engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Virginia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 students graduated with a master's degree in engineering from University of Virginia. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 161 |
| Systems Engineering | 138 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Civil Engineering | 80 |
| Computer Engineering | 66 |
| Electrical Engineering | 65 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 47 |
| Other Engineering | 27 |
| Materials Engineering | 24 |
| General Engineering | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 387 |
| Physical Sciences | 236 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 198 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 190 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 117 |
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