by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in me from WVU. This makes it the #130 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $71,504. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, 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 WVU is $639 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 182 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from WVU in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from WVU in 2022, 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 116 |
| Civil Engineering | 109 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical Engineering | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.