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General Engineering in Virginia

General Engineering Schools in Virginia

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Virginia

11,110 people in the state and 401,000 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Engineering.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Engineering grad in the state is $153,347, compared to a typical salary of $149,803 nationwide.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,218 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,703 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

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James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,996 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $5,714 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,567 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $4,938 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,405 a year. Undergrads from Virginia pay around $4,944 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,217 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,256 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,017 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $5,136 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,541 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,928 a year.

General Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Nanosystems Engineers -3% $50,152
Engineers, All Other -4% $136,628

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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