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Mechanical Engineering Schools in West Virginia
Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in West Virginia
5,000 people in the state and 878,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME Tech.
Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in West Virginia
A typical salary for a ME Tech grad in the state is $45,543, compared to a typical salary of $59,335 nationwide.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs in WV
Our data covers 3 colleges in West Virginia offering ME Tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $57,877 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 94%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $8,400 a year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,489 a year. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 64% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,438 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 55%.
Mechanical Engineering Careers in WV
Some of the careers ME Tech majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafters | 13% | $78,252 |
| Robotics Technicians | 12% | $131,252 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 11% | $77,835 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 10% | $50,761 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 7% | $40,917 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | 3% | $57,631 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 2% | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | 2% | $106,964 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | 1% | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | -1% | $108,923 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | -3% | $134,632 |
Related Majors in West Virginia
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME Tech.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 10,798 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 9,702 |
| Electronics Engineering | 9,196 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 8,633 |
| Construction Engineering | 5,089 |
| Quality Control Technology | 3,938 |
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