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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering at Virginia Tech

173 Bachelor's Degrees
33 Master's Degrees
16 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in aerospace engineering.

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Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Degrees Available at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering Rankings

Virginia Tech was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for aerospace engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 6
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 14
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 14
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 17
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 18
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 20
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Colleges for Veterans 21
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 22
Highest Paid Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 23
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 23
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income Over $110k) 25
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 28
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (With Aid) 28
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $0-$30k) 28
Best Value Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $30-$48k) 29
Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) 34
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Graduates 41

Popularity of Aerospace Engineering at Virginia Tech

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 173 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Program

The aerospace engineering program at Virginia Tech awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 86% of these degrees went to men with the other 14% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 136
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 13

Virginia Tech Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 85% of aerospace engineering master's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% 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 master's in aerospace engineering.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 26
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

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