by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 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 aeronautical engineering, ranked #23 out of 73 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for aeronautical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Master’s | 65 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 202 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for aeronautical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $87,572 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, aeronautical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher 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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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 66% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Virginia Tech conferred 202 bachelor’s completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 65 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering | 29 |
