by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #359 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 359 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 2 of 5 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 507 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
The engineering area of study at West Virginia University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 507 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 264 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $82,768 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, engineering students accumulate a median of $24,859 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 82% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 426 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 91 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 34 |
