by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. More specifically it was ranked #351 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 507 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
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 |
Among recent graduates, 76% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 47% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 53% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the engineering majors at West Virginia University.
The engineering program at West Virginia University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 168 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 103 |
| Civil Engineering | 78 |
| Industrial Engineering | 50 |
| Computer Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 43 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 40 |
| General Engineering | 37 |
| Chemical Engineering | 24 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 21 |
| Mining Engineering | 17 |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 |