by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, ranked #202 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 202 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 6 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 110 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
The physical sciences field at Virginia Tech includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Physics | 63 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 39 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 38 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 21 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 52% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 29 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 52% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Virginia Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 180 |