by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in urban studies at Virginia Tech. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech highly for urban studies, coming in at #3 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 3 of 43 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Virginia | 1 of 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 5 |
Here is each degree level granted in urban studies at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 14 master’s degrees in urban studies.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies master’s 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 master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Virginia Tech awarded 14 master’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 12 doctoral degrees in urban studies.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of urban studies doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of urban studies doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech granted 12 doctoral completions in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).