by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in philosophy at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech as a strong choice for philosophy, ranked #46 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 46 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Virginia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 33 |
Here is each degree level offered in philosophy at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 5 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for philosophy at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 80% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 40% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Philosophy | 56 |