by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 13 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 physical sciences, ranked #215 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 215 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 6 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 109 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The physical sciences field at Virginia Tech includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Physics | 63 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 39 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 38 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 180 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Virginia Tech holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $56,387 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,666 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 58% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
