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Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Western Community College
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Western Community College is in Roanoke, VA.
Studying Online at Virginia Western Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Robotics Technicians | $131,252 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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
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