Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Virginia

Virginia's mechanical engineering programs span a remarkable cost range, from Old Dominion University's $14,170 net price to Liberty University's $29,552. Virginia Tech graduates earn the highest salaries at $70,163 annually, while the state's proximity to defense contractors like Northrop Grumman creates strong job prospects for mechanical engineers. Public universities dominate the affordable options, with six of seven schools offering in-state tuition below $21,000.

Programs

$14,170 – $29,552

Net Price Range

$61,790

Avg. Program Earnings

72.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Mechanical Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia	$14,170	$12,262	44.4%	95.1%
2	George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia	$18,287	$13,815	69.3%	90.0%
3	Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Virginia	$18,849	$20,484	81.8%	71.1%
4	Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	$19,452	$16,458	65.4%	91.0%
5	University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, Virginia	$22,881	$20,986	95.3%	18.7%
6	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia	$23,790	$15,478	86.3%	57.0%
7	Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia	$29,552	$21,222	63.5%	99.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Old Dominion University the most affordable option?

Old Dominion offers the lowest net price at $14,170 and charges just $12,262 for in-state students. Despite the low cost, graduates earn a solid $62,654 annually, making it an excellent value proposition.

How do graduation rates vary among Virginia's cheapest programs?

Graduation rates range dramatically from 44.40% at Old Dominion to 95.30% at University of Virginia. Virginia Military Institute achieves an 81.80% rate despite its unique military structure, while Virginia Tech maintains 86.30%.

Is there a significant difference between public and private costs?

Liberty University represents the only private option at $29,552 net cost, nearly double Old Dominion's price. All six public universities offer net prices below $24,000, with most charging under $20,000 for Virginia residents.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.