by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for civil engineering, coming in at #43 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 43 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Virginia | 2 of 6 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 57 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in civil engineering at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 215 |
| Master’s | 106 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 215 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $80,116 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, civil engineering students accumulate a median of $25,760 in student loans. This is higher than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 73% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 68% 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 106 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 19 |
