Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how West Virginia University Tech stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.

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Student Debt
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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at West Virginia University Tech

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

West Virginia University Tech Mechanical Engineering Rankings

West Virginia University Tech holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #328 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia	2
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia	2
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia	2
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	12
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region	13
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region	60
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region	62
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools	73
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools	87
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools	328
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools	343

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University Tech

During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University Tech Make?

$83,975 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University Tech report a median salary of $83,975 a year. This is higher than $58,912, the median for all majors at West Virginia University Tech.

Salary for Mechanical Engineering majors with a bachelor's degree at West Virginia University Tech

How Much Student Debt Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University Tech Have?

$26,242 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University Tech, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,242 in student loans. This is higher than $24,576, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University Tech.

Student debt for Mechanical Engineering majors with a bachelor's degree at West Virginia University Tech

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University Tech Cost?

$8,424 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

$26,242 Average Student Debt

West Virginia University Tech Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,728	$21,072

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West Virginia University Tech Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.

West Virginia University Tech gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree grads

The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University Tech were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	0

Mechanical Engineering Student Diversity at West Virginia University Tech

Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

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