Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 62(↑13) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: Virginia Tech
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Timothy D. Sands (President)
Website: www.vt.edu/； Phone: 5402316994
Location: 210 Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0131
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $14,174  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $33,857 |
| Room and Board | $10,110 | Under Students | 29,760人 |
| Graduation Rate | 64.8% | Retension Rate | 92.1% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 14:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 57:43 |
| Graduation Salary | $30,087 - $125,427 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Atlantic Coast Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University degrees/majors
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University major details
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | $77,398 | ||||
| Agricultural Engineering. | $63,376 | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - | ||||
| Chemical Engineering. | $82,738 | ||||
| Civil Engineering, General. | $69,042-$77,595 | ||||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $90,164 | ||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $78,082 | ||||
| Engineering Mechanics. | $72,803 | ||||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | - | ||||
| Materials Engineering. | $71,798 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $77,728-$83,712 | ||||
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | $74,613 | ||||
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. | - | ||||
| Nuclear Engineering. | - | ||||
| Systems Engineering. | - | ||||
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | - | ||||
| Construction Engineering. | - | ||||
| Industrial Engineering. | $79,396 | ||||
| Engineering, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | - | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $56,995-$125,427 | ||||
| Accounting. | $71,320-$74,594 | ||||
| Finance, General. | $73,996 | ||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $55,013 | ||||
| Management Science. | $81,822 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $60,650 | ||||
| Real Estate. | - | ||||
| Construction Management, General. | $77,774 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $34,374 | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $34,374 | ||||
| Biochemistry. | $45,012 | ||||
| Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. | - | ||||
| Microbiology, General. | - | ||||
| Entomology. | - | ||||
| Bioinformatics. | - | ||||
| Computational Biology. | - | ||||
| Neuroscience. | - | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics, General. | $61,885 | ||||
| Applied Economics. | $61,885 | ||||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $61,885 | ||||
| Geography. | $48,316 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs. | $50,776 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $55,387 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $45,625 | ||||
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | - | ||||
| Social Sciences, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $96,747 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | $106,931 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | $51,599 | ||||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | $45,614 | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $42,066 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | $34,289 | ||||
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | $50,999 | ||||
| Agricultural Economics. | $50,999 | ||||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General. | $35,424 | ||||
| Animal Sciences, General. | $34,495 | ||||
| Dairy Science. | $34,495 | ||||
| Food Science. | $45,790 | ||||
| Agronomy and Crop Science. | $41,159 | ||||
| Horticultural Science. | $41,159 | ||||
| Veterinary Medicine. | - | ||||
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | $49,055 | ||||
| Environmental Science. | $49,055 | ||||
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. | $73,926 | ||||
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other. | $73,926 | ||||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | - | ||||
| Forestry, General. | $43,980 | ||||
| Forest Resources Production and Management. | $43,980 | ||||
| Forestry, Other. | $43,980 | ||||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management. | $30,087 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $40,398 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $49,120 | ||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | $49,120 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $57,330 | ||||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | $59,826 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorology. | $41,067 | ||||
| Chemistry, General. | $50,213 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | $56,809 | ||||
| Physical Sciences, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture. | $58,665-$69,402 | ||||
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | $72,564 | ||||
| Environmental Design/Architecture. | - | ||||
| Landscape Architecture. | $51,230 | ||||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $46,995-$71,877 | ||||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | $56,594-$84,990 | ||||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. | $56,594-$84,990 | ||||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods. | - | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | ||||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial and Product Design. | $54,496 | ||||
| Interior Design. | $54,496 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $34,615 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $36,884 | ||||
| Music, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $41,550 | ||||
| Creative Writing. | - | ||||
| Rhetoric and Composition. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine. | $62,585 | ||||
| Public Health, General. | $56,544 | ||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $45,327 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | $45,107 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Science. | $71,441 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $87,658 | ||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | $42,933 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. | - | ||||
| Science, Technology and Society. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | - |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
- Engineering School# 16(↓3)-
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 4(↓1)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 8(↑1)
- Civil Engineering# 11(↓1)
- Aerospace# 12(↑1)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 15(↑3)
- Mechanical Engineering# 17(↑2)
- Computer Engineering# 25(↓6)
- Biological / Agricultural# -(↓14)
- Chemical Engineering# -(↓28)
- Materials Engineering# -(↓20)
- Computer Science# 29(↑2)+
- Business School# 39(↑2)+
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Engineering School# 30(↑1)-
- Civil Engineering# 7(↑2)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 7(↓1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 7(↑1)
- Biological / Agricultural# 13(↑3)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering# 14(↑1)
- Nuclear Engineering# 17(→)
- Petroleum Engineering# 19(→)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 19(↑1)
- Mechanical Engineering# 19(↓2)
- Computer Engineering# 20(→)
- Biomedical Engineering# 34(↓1)
- Materials Engineering# 35(↓3)
- Chemical Engineering# 43(↓10)
- Public Affairs# 39(↑9)
- Medical School (Research)# 82(↑1)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 94(↓1)
- Education School# 113(↑12)
- Business School+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 109 | 108 |
| Football | 126 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 34 | 39 |
| Soccer | 36 | 32 |
| Baseball | 43 | - |
| Lacrosse | - | 42 |
| Basketball | 13 | 21 |
| Wrestling | 32 | - |
| Softball | - | 30 |
| Tennis | 12 | 15 |
| Volleyball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 112 | 102 |
| Football | 128 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 36 | 38 |
| Soccer | 30 | 31 |
| Lacrosse | - | 49 |
| Baseball | 48 | - |
| Wrestling | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Tennis | 14 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 28 |
| Volleyball | - | 21 |
| Golf | 10 | 8 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 113 | 109 |
| Football | 121 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | 41 |
| Soccer | 29 | 29 |
| Basketball | 15 | 21 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Lacrosse | - | 36 |
| Wrestling | 30 | - |
| Softball | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 8 | 14 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
