by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for aerospace engineering. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 70 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #19 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,856 a year. This is higher than $72,409, which is the national median for all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 47 students who earned a master's degree in Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 379 |
| Civil Engineering | 327 |
| Computer Engineering | 257 |
| Industrial Engineering | 231 |
| Electrical Engineering | 191 |
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