by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, placing at #14 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 14 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia | 2 of 41 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 391 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 517 |
| Master’s | 413 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 83 |
This computer & information sciences field at Virginia Tech covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 517 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $118,046 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 80% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 38% 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 bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 172 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 194 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 413 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 83 |
