Materials Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$80,173
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$80,173
Materials Engineering
National Average
$75,820
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,335
All programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
63
Completers (IPEDS)
61
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.34
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$80,173
Median Earnings
Materials Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $98,908 | $17,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $96,476 | — |
| Cornell University | $90,216 | $16,199 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $90,182 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $89,925 | — |
| Michigan State University | $87,537 | $24,385 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $86,838 | $19,485 |
| Drexel University | $86,535 | $31,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $84,790 | $16,250 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $84,175 | $23,557 |
Other Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,666 | $32,567 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $126,382 | $33,240 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $116,372 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $107,350 | $25,929 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $103,868 | $170,773 |
| Public Administration | $103,346 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $100,317 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,959 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $95,280 | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,024 | — |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.