by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how West Virginia University Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at West Virginia University Tech was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 214 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from West Virginia University Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,504 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 West Virginia University Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $56,497 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 West Virginia University Tech is $639 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Virginia University Tech paid an average of $953 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $396 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $20,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,020 | $13,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 82% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Virginia University Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 14 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Engineering | 5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 |