by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #70 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 70 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 24 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level available for engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,569 |
| Master’s | 561 |
| Doctoral | 202 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This engineering area of study at Virginia Tech covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 1,569 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $90,872 a year. This is above $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,297 in student loans. This is above $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 77% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 60% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 193 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| White | 938 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 127 |
| Other Races | 100 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 561 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 202 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 10 |
