by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,366 bachelor's degrees in engineering to qualified students.
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The engineering bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for engineering students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in engineering has to take a look at Virginia Tech. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from Virginia Tech
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in engineering needs to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from University of Virginia - Main Campus
It is difficult to beat George Mason University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from George Mason University
James Madison University is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering. JMU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Harrisonburg.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from James Madison University
Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from Old Dominion University
Located in the town of Lexington, VMI is a public school with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in engineering from Virginia Military Institute
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 34 | 3,071 |
| Mississippi | 34 | 1,098 |
| Florida | 34 | 6,344 |
| Alabama | 33 | 3,013 |
| Georgia | 33 | 3,670 |
| West Virginia | 32 | 820 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 1,746 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 1,701 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 1,062 |
| Louisiana | 31 | 1,511 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 863 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 787 |
| Civil Engineering | 441 |
| Computer Engineering | 403 |
| Electrical Engineering | 309 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 286 |
| Industrial Engineering | 249 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 247 |
| Chemical Engineering | 184 |
| General Engineering | 113 |
| Systems Engineering | 84 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 3,588 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,028 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 761 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 536 |
| Engineering Technologies | 405 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 298 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 248 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 82 |
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