by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geography & cartography at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, placing at #29 out of 153 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 29 of 153 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Virginia | 4 of 5 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 32 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geography & cartography at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 10 master’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for geography & cartography at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 70% of geography & cartography master’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% 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 geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech conferred 10 master’s degrees in geography recently — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in geography & cartography.
Virginia Tech has not been ranked for geography & cartography at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geography & cartography doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Hispanic or Latino. 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 geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Virginia Tech granted 2 doctoral completions in geography recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 4 graduate certificate degrees in geography & cartography.
Virginia Tech is not yet ranked for geography & cartography at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of geography & cartography graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography graduate certificate degree graduates at Virginia Tech are 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 graduate certificate in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech granted 4 graduate certificate completions in geographic information science and cartography in the most recent reporting year — 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 Geography & Cartography | 33 |