General Engineering at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study General Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 general engineering graduations were recorded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Engineering graduates at Virginia Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Engineering graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 4% women (1) and 96% men (22).
General Engineering Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Among the 22 associate’s general engineering graduates at Virginia Western Community College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of General Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Engineering Concentrations at Virginia Western Community College
This General Engineering program at Virginia Western Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Engineering Graduates
Those who complete General Engineering program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Robotics Engineers | $72,925 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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