Engineering at West Virginia University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #283 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,901 |
| 2 years | $64,102 |
| 3 years | $73,390 |
| 4 years | $82,768 |
| 5 years | $91,836 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $82,768, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from West Virginia University is $24,859.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.