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 State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
ME Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,472 a year. This is higher than $62,554, which is the national median for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me tech program at Virginia State is $285 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia State was $939 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Fees | $4,215 | $4,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,966 | $12,966 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,640 |
Learn more about Virginia State tuition and fees.
Of the 16 me tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia State does not offer an online option for its me tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Virginia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.