by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at Virginia Tech. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for physics, coming in at #155 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 155 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Virginia | 6 of 7 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 6 master’s degrees in physics.
Virginia Tech has not been ranked for physics at the master’s level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from Virginia Tech were men.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 7 doctoral degrees in physics.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| 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 Physics | 50 |