by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech highly for public policy, coming in at #38 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 38 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Virginia | 3 of 6 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 16 |
Here is each degree level available for public policy at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for public policy at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $55,179 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, public policy students borrow a median amount of $15,468 in student loans. This is below $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 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 policy.
| 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 |
Virginia Tech granted 48 bachelor’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Policy | 2 |
