by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for Virginia Tech? Here is what we found about this school's accreditations.
Regional accreditation matters. Going to a regionally accredited school is important if you might transfer credits elsewhere or plan to pursue a post-graduate program. The regional accreditor for Virginia Tech is the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Specialized | Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics | Candidate (Preaccredited) |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Internship/Residency | Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship | Accredited |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | Specialized | Didactic Program in Dietetics | Accredited |
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education | Specialized | Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs | Accredited |
| American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation | Internship/Residency | Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs | Accredited |
| American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education | Specialized | Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree | Accredited |
| American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education | Specialized | Veterinary Medicine (VET) - Programs leading to a D.V.M. or D.M.V. degree | Accredited |
| Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | Specialized | English Language | Accredited |
| Council on Education for Public Health | Specialized | Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health | Withdrawn |
| Council on Education for Public Health | Specialized | Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | (ARTI) - Single Professional Program Accreditation in Industrial Design | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation | Specialized | Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | Accredited |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | Specialized | Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools | Accredited |