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Mechanical Engineering in Virginia

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Virginia

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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Virginia

There are 22,480 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Virginia

ME grads earn an average of $116,286 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. VA

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There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer ME degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg
447 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,435 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#2

Old Dominion University

Norfolk
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,521 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,083 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,797 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,934 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#5

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,315 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,471 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary — $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers — $89,263
Automotive Engineers — $107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers — $101,277
Cost Estimators — $80,966
Fuel Cell Engineers — $137,020
Aerospace Engineers — $63,328
Mechanical Engineers — $79,543

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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