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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia

3 Colleges
$65,850 Avg Salary
$27,516 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering School for You

In 2020-2021, 217 degrees and certificates were awarded to mechanical engineering students who went to a West Virginia college or university. This makes it the #33 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 3 schools in West Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia

The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges.

Top West Virginia Schools in Mechanical Engineering

Our analysis found West Virginia University Institute of Technology to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. Located in the small city of Beckley, West Virginia University Tech is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that ME majors at West Virginia University Tech take out is $26,649. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $448.

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#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from WVU carry an average student debtload of $26,649. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $448.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Marshall University is a great place for mechanical engineering students. Marshall University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Huntington.

While working on their degree, ME majors at Marshall University accumulate an average of around $29,250 in student debt.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,418
Virginia 947
North Carolina 918
Florida 2,254
Tennessee 603
Kentucky 391
South Carolina 715
Louisiana 453
Arkansas 280
Alabama 1,019
Mississippi 309

Mechanical Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to ME

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Michel Villeneuve.

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