by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 81 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #166 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 166 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Virginia | 4 of 32 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 410 |
The following degree levels are granted in education at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 130 |
| Doctoral | 45 |
| Graduate Certificate | 61 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The education area of study at Virginia Tech breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 130 master’s degrees in education.
Virginia Tech is a solid choice among schools offering education at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 276 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of education master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 68% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 45 doctoral degrees in education.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 58% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 61 graduate certificate degrees in education.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 81 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of education graduate certificate degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 10 professional certificate degrees in education.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for education at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 10% of education professional certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of education professional certificate degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 90% 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 professional certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 7 |