by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #42 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 42 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia | 2 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 7 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Virginia Tech has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 71% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech awarded 7 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech granted 10 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |