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Graduate Engineering Programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus

291 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at University of Virginia UVa UVA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Virginia UVa UVA Graduate Engineering Rankings

#54 in the U.S.
#1 in Virginia
#7 in the Southeast Region

By College Factual’s measure, University of Virginia UVa UVA highly for engineering, coming in at #54 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Schools 54 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in Virginia 1 of 24
Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region 7 of 139

Graduate Engineering Degrees at University of Virginia UVa UVA

The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at University of Virginia UVa UVA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 457
Master’s 166
Doctoral 114
Graduate Certificate 11

Graduate Engineering Majors at University of Virginia UVa UVA

The engineering field at University of Virginia UVa UVA includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 139
Systems Engineering 117
Civil Engineering 76
Computer Engineering 75
Mechanical Engineering 72
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 70
Chemical Engineering 63
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering 50
Engineering, Other 47
Materials Engineering 36
Engineering, General 3

University of Virginia UVa UVA Engineering Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus awarded 166 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia 1
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 10
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 72

University of Virginia UVa UVA Graduate Tuition and Fees

$74,700 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $71,030 $73,348
Fees $3,670 $4,352

Find out more about University of Virginia UVa UVA tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 58% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.

University of Virginia  UVa  UVA gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a master’s in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 90
Non-Resident Aliens 36
Other Races 5

University of Virginia UVa UVA Engineering Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Virginia-Main Campus conferred 114 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia 1
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 3
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 15

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 61% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.

University of Virginia  UVa  UVA gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA are Non-Resident Alien. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 46
Non-Resident Aliens 53
Other Races 3

University of Virginia UVa UVA Engineering Graduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Virginia-Main Campus awarded 11 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

University of Virginia UVa UVA is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
College Major Top Ranked 1
College Major Top Ranked 2
College Major Top Ranked 2

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 73% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

University of Virginia  UVa  UVA gender breakdown of Engineering Graduate Certificate degree grads The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Virginia UVa UVA were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia-Main Campus with a graduate certificate in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at University of Virginia UVa UVA

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Virginia UVa UVA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering 457

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