Mechanical Engineering · West Virginia
Mechanical Engineering colleges in West Virginia
CampusPin lists 24 U.S. colleges in West Virginia that offer Mechanical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Mechanical Engineering applies physics, materials, and design to machines and mechanical systems, suiting students who want to build, analyze, and test physical hardware.
Schools in West Virginia that offer Mechanical Engineering
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
48,685
Appalachian Bible College
Mount Hope, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$18,230
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
171
Bethany College
Bethany, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$34,816
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
668
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,344
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,565
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$10,240
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
1,252
Catholic Distance University
Charles Town, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$9,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
167
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,288
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
196
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,454
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
2,937
Future Generations University
Franklin, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
2,414
Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,227
Marshall University
Huntington, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,872
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,941
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,818
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,098
New River Community and Technical College
Beckley, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,158
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
777
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,594
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
906
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,040
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
952
Salem University
Salem, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$10,750
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
894
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,720
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,787
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,146
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
395
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV · University · Private
Tuition
$11,944
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
651
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,544
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
785
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$9,648
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
23,290
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$8,064
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
1,009
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · University · Public
Tuition
$4,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
Mechanical Engineering programs in West Virginia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 24 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
24
Public / private
16 / 8
Universities / 2-year
16 / 8
Cities represented
19
In-state tuition range
$4,288–$34,816
Median in-state tuition
$8,587
Lowest published in-state tuition
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
$4,288
Most selective
Future Generations University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
American Public University System
48,685 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Mechanical Engineering program
- Statics, dynamics, and the mechanics of materials
- Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Machine design and mechanical component analysis
- CAD modeling and finite-element / simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS)
- Manufacturing processes and materials science
- Control systems, instrumentation, and mechatronics
- Calculus through differential equations and engineering mathematics
- Senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored
Where a Mechanical Engineering degree can lead
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Manufacturing / Process Engineer
- HVAC / Energy Systems Engineer
- Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by industry and region (BLS, 2024 mechanical engineers median $102,320)
A Mechanical Engineering (ME) major is a broad, ABET-accredited engineering discipline built on a heavy math and physics core, calculus through differential equations, plus statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and the mechanics of materials. Upper-division coursework adds machine design, control systems, manufacturing processes, and CAD/simulation, and most programs culminate in a senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored.
The standard credential is a Bachelor of Science, which is credit-heavy relative to a BA and typically includes substantial lab and design-studio time. Graduates who pursue licensure begin by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then work toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license after supervised experience.
Mechanical engineers design and test products and systems across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics, HVAC, manufacturing, and consumer hardware, and many move into project management, R&D, or graduate study. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of mechanical engineers to grow about 9.1% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $102,320.
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