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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$68,411 Avg Salary
$23,894 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Virginia. With 5,181 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track 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.

The Best Engineering Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Virginia

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

Top Virginia Schools in Engineering

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at University of Virginia take out is $19,296.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 6 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $25,824 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $458.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for engineering students. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, engineering graduates from GMU take out $25,087 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for engineering students. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from VCU carry an average student debtload of $24,776.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

With a ranking of #6, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best schools for engineering students. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Engineering majors at Liberty University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,126
West Virginia 990
South Carolina 2,318
Florida 9,040
Arkansas 1,082
Mississippi 1,512
Tennessee 2,281
Louisiana 1,832
Alabama 3,927
Kentucky 1,343
Georgia 5,301

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

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