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 level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech highly for agricultural engineering, coming in at #15 out of 24 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 15 of 24 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 6 |
The following degree levels are offered in agricultural engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for agricultural engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Agricultural Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $73,787 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, agricultural engineering students accumulate a median of $26,625 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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Among recent graduates, 52% of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 65% 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 agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agricultural Engineering | 4 |
