Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, and Master's programs in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor program, with 342 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $96,376 four years after completion, near the national median for this field. Graduates typically enter roles like Architectural and Engineering Managers, Aerospace Engineers, and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. Aerospace Engineers is projected to grow 6% over the next decade. The median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers is $165,370.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$96,376
Completers
342
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
26
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$119,843
Completers
52
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | 4% | 207,800 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $130,720 | 6% | 66,660 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | Not reported | 38,370 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,510 | 9% | 281,290 |
| Cost Estimators | $74,740 | -4% | 220,970 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$15,948
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,764
Graduation Rate
86.3%
Total Enrollment
30,923
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology — $131,967
- California State University Maritime Academy — $126,395
- Santa Clara University — $122,111
- Duke University — $120,991
- University of California-Berkeley — $119,371