by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 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 political science & government, ranked #88 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 88 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 5 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 151 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Virginia Tech is in the top 5% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $64,526 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 53% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Virginia Tech granted 181 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Political Science & Government | 1 |
