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Best Colleges for Engineering in Virginia

The best colleges for a Engineering degree in Virginia, led by University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Washington and Lee University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Engineering programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Engineering in Virginia?

Based on our rankings, University of Virginia-Main Campus is the top-ranked college for Engineering in Virginia. Other top choices include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Washington and Lee University, George Mason University.

What are the best Engineering schools?

The best Engineering schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Virginia-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Washington and Lee University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Engineering?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Engineering programs is approximately $35,656 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Engineering degree?

A bachelor's degree in Engineering typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Engineering rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Engineering graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Engineering programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $68,362 per year. Below are the highest-paying Engineering programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Virginia-Main Campus — Charlottesville, VA · 16.8% acceptance · SAT 1,480 · $59,512 tuition · 96% grad rate
  2. 2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — Blacksburg, VA · 54.8% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $37,764 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. Washington and Lee University — Lexington, VA · 14% acceptance · SAT 1,498 · $68,045 tuition · 94% grad rate
  4. 4. George Mason University — Fairfax, VA · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $38,688 tuition · 68% grad rate
  5. 5. James Madison University — Harrisonburg, VA · 71.5% acceptance · SAT 1,256 · $31,604 tuition · 80% grad rate
  6. 6. Old Dominion University — Norfolk, VA · 90.4% acceptance · SAT 1,197 · $33,780 tuition · 46% grad rate
  7. 7. Hampton University — Hampton, VA · 62.3% acceptance · SAT 969 · $30,592 tuition · 57% grad rate
  8. 8. Christopher Newport University — Newport News, VA · 86% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $31,178 tuition · 72% grad rate
  9. 9. Eastern Mennonite University — Harrisonburg, VA · 100% acceptance · $43,920 tuition · 57% grad rate
  10. 10. Regent University — Virginia Beach, VA · 38.1% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $21,650 tuition · 57% grad rate
  11. 11. Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA · 99% acceptance · $22,465 tuition · 65% grad rate
  12. 12. Norfolk State University — Norfolk, VA · 87.8% acceptance · SAT 927 · $21,682 tuition · 39% grad rate
  13. 13. Virginia State University — Petersburg, VA · 88.6% acceptance · SAT 948 · $22,650 tuition · 39% grad rate

Best Colleges for Engineering in Virginia on PickACampus