by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #167 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 167 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 of 69 |
The following degree levels are granted in mechanical engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $83,975 a year. This is higher than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,242 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 92% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 90% 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 mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 14 |
