Best engineering graduate schools in Virginia

Engineering master’s graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $93,495 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Our engineering graduate rankings cover 4 of the 7 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 95% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in Virginia | #31 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.26

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $82,961

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,067

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in Virginia | #43 in Engineering nationally

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Economic score 0.29

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $91,950

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,083

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in Virginia | #87 in Engineering nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 0.37

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $103,548

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $36,946

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in Virginia | #92 in Engineering nationally

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Economic score 0.39

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $109,956

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in engineering in Virginia?

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in engineering is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in engineering earn in Virginia?

Salary

$93,495

The median master's degree in engineering graduate earns $93,495 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in engineering cost in Virginia?

Net cost

$19,668

The average annual cost of a master's degree in engineering is $19,668. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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