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Mechanical Engineering programs in Virginia

9 colleges in Virginia offer Mechanical Engineering, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Old Dominion University, and George Mason University.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Mechanical Engineering. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Blacksburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $24,953
    Graduation rate
    86%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $81,698
  • Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $14,638
    Graduation rate
    46%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,914
  • George Mason University

    Fairfax, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,915
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $76,343
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $23,433
    Graduation rate
    63%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $58,128
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus

    Charlottesville, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $21,565
    Graduation rate
    96%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $86,863
  • Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,357
    Graduation rate
    65%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,813
  • Virginia Military Institute

    Lexington, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,113
    Graduation rate
    76%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $77,369
  • Marymount University

    Arlington, VA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,137
    Graduation rate
    54%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $67,516
  • Virginia State University

    Petersburg, VA · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $15,840
    Graduation rate
    39%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $45,543

Program 14.1901, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).