by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in chemistry 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:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #189 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 189 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 5 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 99 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 8 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Virginia Tech is not yet ranked for chemistry at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 12 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Virginia Tech is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 50% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 58 |