by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Virginia Tech compares to other colleges that offer aeronautical engineering.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 5% of the country for aeronautical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 66 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 202 bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $87,572 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, aeronautical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 66% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of aeronautical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 52% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of aeronautical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of aeronautical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 41% 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 aeronautical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aeronautical engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The aeronautical engineering program at Virginia Tech includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 296 |
Virginia Tech conferred 296 completions in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, general in the latest year of data — 16% to women and 84% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.