by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for electrical engineering, placing at #75 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 75 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $92,354 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,849 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 52% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Virginia Tech granted 107 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 15% to women and 85% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 62 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 33 |
