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Engineering in Virginia

Engineering Schools in Virginia

5,391 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Engineering is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Virginia

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,366
Master’s Degree 1,064
Associate Degree 463
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 426
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 426
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 426
Post-Master’s Certificate 52
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 52
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 154,350 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $108,440, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
2,227 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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749 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,101. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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530 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $15,415. 92% of students get financical aid.

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510 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

A typical student attending GMU will pay a net price of $17,385. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,405. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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205 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,680. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,698 Total Students

A typical student attending VMI will pay a net price of $21,215. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,579. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 58% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,882. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 13% $75,670
Electrical Engineers 12% $104,310
Nuclear Engineers 9% $83,070
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Materials Engineers 2% $92,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,024
Physical Sciences 1,478
Mathematics & Statistics 1,057
Engineering Technologies 938
Natural Resources & Conservation 853
Agriculture 703
Architecture/Urban Planning 406
Military Technologies & Sciences 215

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