by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in physics from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Virginia Tech.
The physics program at Virginia Tech awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Virginia Tech in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
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