by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for agriculture, ranked #42 out of 434 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in agriculture at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 268 |
| Associate’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 85 |
| Doctoral | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The agriculture field at Virginia Tech covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 182 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 125 |
| Plant Sciences | 55 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 54 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 54 |
| Agriculture, General | 47 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 25 |
| Food Science and Technology | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 268 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $59,566 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, agriculture graduates take on a median debt of $20,838 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 54 associate’s degrees in agriculture.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 50 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 87% of agriculture associate’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of agriculture associate’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a associate’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 85 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agriculture | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Agriculture | 1 |
