by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Virginia Tech came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 319 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 376 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 59 students received their master’s degree in me from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #39 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,280 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $55,097 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Virginia Tech is $592 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 319 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 215 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at Virginia Tech make a median salary of $83,163. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
Of the 36 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 94% were men and 6% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 327 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 265 |
| Computer Engineering | 257 |
| Industrial Engineering | 231 |
| Electrical Engineering | 191 |
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