by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 156 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in me from WVU. This makes it the #130 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $65,850. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, me students borrow a median amount of $26,242 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at WVU is $639 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at West Virginia University.
The me program at WVU awarded 156 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from WVU in 2020-2021, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 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 master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 141 |
| Civil Engineering | 98 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 86 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 74 |
| Electrical Engineering | 64 |
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