by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for public & social service, ranked #75 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level offered in public & social service at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
This public & social service area of study at Virginia Tech breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 54 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 50 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech earn a median of $80,189 a year. This is above $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $15,468 in student loans. This is lower 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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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 60% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 33 |
