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Engineering at West Virginia University

710 Bachelor's Degrees
87 Master's Degrees
41 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.

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Engineering Degrees Available at WVU

WVU Engineering Rankings

The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.

Ranking TypeRank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools56
Best Engineering Graduate Degree Schools92
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools130
Best Engineering Schools142
Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools143

Popularity of Engineering at WVU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 710 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 693 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in engineering from WVU. This makes it the #129 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Engineering from WVU Cost?

$9,648 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$46,025 Average Student Debt

WVU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$9,648$27,360
Books and Supplies$950$950
On Campus Room and Board$13,876$13,876
On Campus Other Expenses$3,170$3,170

Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.

WVU Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 710 engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 77% were men and 23% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in engineering.

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Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian16
Black or African American9
Hispanic or Latino20
White497
Non-Resident Aliens145
Other Races23

Does WVU Offer an Online BS in Engineering?

WVU does not offer an online option for its engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.

WVU Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 89 students who graduated with a Master’s in engineering from WVU in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in engineering.

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Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian5
Black or African American6
Hispanic or Latino3
White40
Non-Resident Aliens35
Other Races0

Engineering Student Diversity at WVU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at West Virginia University.

Engineering Majors

Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

MajorAnnual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering192
Industrial Engineering116
Civil Engineering109
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering86
Petroleum Engineering71
Electrical Engineering62
Computer Engineering53
Biomedical Engineering43
General Engineering42
Chemical Engineering36
Mining Engineering23
Environmental Engineering3
Materials Engineering3
Systems Engineering1

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences423
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations193
Natural Resources & Conservation140
Physical Sciences102
Mathematics & Statistics38

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