by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 164 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $73,355. 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 VCU, me students borrow a median amount of $29,665 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,590.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from VCU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the VCU me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 71 |
| Chemical Engineering | 55 |
| Electrical Engineering | 37 |
| General Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.