by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for history, placing at #86 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 86 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 6 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 126 |
Here is each degree level available for history at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $47,665 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, history students borrow a median amount of $20,499 in student loans. This is lower 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, 77% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 92% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
