Best Engineering Programs in Virginia (2026)
Engineering programs in Virginia range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Net Price
$18,056/yr
Median Earnings
$96,468
Grad Rate
95%
Engineering Share
10.6%
#2
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Net Price
$25,279/yr
Median Earnings
$102,966
Grad Rate
95%
Engineering Share
5.6%
#3
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Net Price
$25,808/yr
Median Earnings
$88,716
Grad Rate
86%
Engineering Share
19.7%
#4
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
Net Price
$15,585/yr
Median Earnings
$85,178
Grad Rate
74%
Engineering Share
19.0%
#5
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
Net Price
$23,550/yr
Median Earnings
$75,482
Grad Rate
80%
Engineering Share
1.6%
#6
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Net Price
$14,697/yr
Median Earnings
$79,923
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
5.5%
#7
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
Net Price
$28,145/yr
Median Earnings
$64,714
Grad Rate
72%
Engineering Share
6.0%
#8
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
Net Price
$22,310/yr
Median Earnings
$65,183
Grad Rate
73%
Engineering Share
2.9%
#9
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
Net Price
$26,626/yr
Median Earnings
$76,989
Grad Rate
62%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#10
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Net Price
$25,037/yr
Median Earnings
$64,442
Grad Rate
64%
Engineering Share
4.9%
#11
Roanoke College
Salem, VA
Net Price
$25,867/yr
Median Earnings
$64,329
Grad Rate
66%
Engineering Share
1.9%
#12
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA
Net Price
$24,731/yr
Median Earnings
$58,912
Grad Rate
64%
Engineering Share
6.4%
#13
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
Net Price
$28,521/yr
Median Earnings
$74,032
Grad Rate
54%
Engineering Share
0.2%
#14
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
Net Price
$25,683/yr
Median Earnings
$63,602
Grad Rate
61%
Engineering Share
1.8%
#15
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
Net Price
$21,856/yr
Median Earnings
$54,986
Grad Rate
54%
Engineering Share
10.8%
#16
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Net Price
$12,913/yr
Median Earnings
$60,482
Grad Rate
45%
Engineering Share
5.9%
#17
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Net Price
$29,235/yr
Median Earnings
$46,945
Grad Rate
65%
Engineering Share
1.0%
#18
Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA
Net Price
$24,031/yr
Median Earnings
$52,287
Grad Rate
57%
Engineering Share
0.8%
#19
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
Net Price
$18,135/yr
Median Earnings
$51,408
Grad Rate
55%
Engineering Share
1.0%
#20
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA
Net Price
$22,101/yr
Median Earnings
$53,121
Grad Rate
50%
Engineering Share
1.1%
#21
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA
Net Price
$5,869/yr
Median Earnings
$50,389
Grad Rate
45%
Engineering Share
0.4%
#22
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
Net Price
$14,893/yr
Median Earnings
$49,358
Grad Rate
38%
Engineering Share
1.8%
#23
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
Net Price
$12,180/yr
Median Earnings
$49,237
Grad Rate
37%
Engineering Share
1.2%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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