by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for engineering, placing at #353 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 353 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Virginia | 11 of 24 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 213 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
This engineering field at VCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 82 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 73 |
| Chemical Engineering | 39 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 25 |
| Computer Engineering | 21 |
| Engineering, Other | 15 |
| Engineering, General | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 213 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 8 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 48 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $76,669 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at VCU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,210 in student loans. This is above $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 21 |
