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. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ME.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for ME. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 313 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 376 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #6 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 407 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $68,574. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all ME bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's ME program at Virginia Tech make a median salary of $80,460. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, ME students borrow a median amount of $24,998 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ME program at Virginia Tech is $399 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Virginia Tech.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of ME bachelor's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 30 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 241 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 30 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ME from Virginia Tech. About 83% were men and 17% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 343 |
| Computer Engineering | 247 |
| Electrical Engineering | 243 |
| Industrial Engineering | 243 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 222 |
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