Academics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 99% of instructors full time, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University can choose from 118 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 17,587 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University retains and graduates its students — 93% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Explore Further at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies