by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemical engineering at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for chemical engineering, coming in at #42 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 42 of 159 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 31 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in chemical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 3 master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Virginia Tech is not yet ranked for chemical engineering at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of chemical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of chemical engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 8 doctoral degrees in chemical engineering.
Virginia Tech is not yet ranked for chemical engineering at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of chemical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of chemical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% 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 chemical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering | 78 |