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Mechanical Engineering at West Virginia University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. Get started with the following essential facts.

West Virginia University sits in Morgantown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 168 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at West Virginia University

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 3
Best Value	West Virginia	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#20 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#26 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#88 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#169 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from West Virginia University

Graduates of West Virginia University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,850
2 years	$65,457
3 years	$73,836
4 years	$83,975
5 years	$90,443

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $83,975, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from West Virginia University stands at $26,242.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at West Virginia University are 10% women (17) and 90% men (151).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 154 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 8% were women (13) and 92% were men (141).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	138
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Of the 14 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 7% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 23%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at West Virginia University

This Mechanical Engineering program at West Virginia University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	168

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

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

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.