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Engineering Schools in Virginia

1,286 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Engineering major is the 8th most popular major in this 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
Master’s Degree 925
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 339
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 339
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 339
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 41.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 39.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Virginia

There are 154,350 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Virginia

Engineering grads earn an average of $108,440 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
575 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. 66% of students get financical aid.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

A typical student attending Old Dominion will pay a net price of $17,204. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $19,551.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Norfolk State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,657. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,947 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,789. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

#8

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,353 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,780 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,432.

Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 37% $105,270
Software Applications Developers 33% $109,740
Architecture Professors 20% $76,750
Engineering Professors 19% $0
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 19% $88,470
Systems Software Developers 15% $117,400
Physicists 14% $102,220
Biomedical Engineers 13% $75,670
Electrical Engineers 12% $104,310
Aerospace Engineers 12% $127,160
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Computer Network Architects 11% $121,390
Engineers 11% $122,940
Computer Hardware Engineers 11% $120,770
Mechanical Engineers 11% $93,990
Petroleum Engineers 10% $0
Civil Engineers 10% $88,070
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Industrial Engineers 9% $88,710
Environmental Engineers 9% $83,810
Chemical Engineers 9% $112,110
Nuclear Engineers 9% $83,070
Electronics Engineers 9% $113,430
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $148,970
Health and Safety Engineers 8% $91,470
Materials Engineers 2% $92,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,635
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,059
Natural Resources & Conservation 252
Mathematics & Statistics 242
Physical Sciences 241
Agriculture 206
Architecture/Urban Planning 167
Engineering Technologies 8

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