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Manufacturing Engineering at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Manufacturing Engineering, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Western Community College sits in Roanoke, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 manufacturing engineering degrees were awarded at Virginia Western Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Manufacturing Engineering graduates at Virginia Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Manufacturing Engineering graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 14% women (4) and 86% men (25).
Manufacturing Engineering Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Among the 21 associate’s manufacturing engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Western Community College, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Manufacturing Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Manufacturing Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Manufacturing Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Manufacturing Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.