by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in political science & government at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate 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 political science & government, ranked #86 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 86 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 5 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 151 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 8 master’s degrees in political science & government.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for political science & government at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 100% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech awarded 8 master’s degrees in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in political science & government.
Virginia Tech is not currently ranked for political science & government at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in political science & government from Virginia Tech identified as women.
The majority of political science & government graduate certificate degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 181 |