by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in materials 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 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech highly for materials engineering, coming in at #34 out of 60 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 34 of 60 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 2 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 11 |
Here is each degree level available for materials engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 17 master’s degrees in materials engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of materials engineering master’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 53% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in materials engineering.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering materials engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of materials engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of materials engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 55% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Materials Engineering | 37 |