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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 164 |
| Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 252 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in engineering from VCU. This makes it the #250 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 252 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from VCU. About 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from VCU in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 86 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 71 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 |
| Electrical Engineering | 37 |
| General Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Other Engineering | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 563 |
| Physical Sciences | 136 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 80 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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