by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural engineering.
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Virginia Tech holds a strong position among schools offering agricultural engineering. In particular, it placed #12 out of 21 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering.
Agricultural Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $73,787 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, agricultural engineering students accumulate a median of $26,625 in student loans. This is above $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, 52% of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 65% 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 agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of agricultural engineering master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 56% 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 agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of agricultural engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of agricultural engineering doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% 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 agricultural engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.