by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in electrical engineering at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s 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 electrical engineering, placing at #67 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 67 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 107 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 62 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 77% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 66% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Virginia Tech conferred 62 master’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 23% to women and 77% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (66%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 33 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 76% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Virginia Tech granted 33 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (76%).
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 Electrical Engineering | 107 |