by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, public policy students borrow a median amount of $15,468 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public policy bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Virginia Tech.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went 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, 74% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 44 |
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