by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 #6 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for history, coming in at #86 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 86 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 6 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level available for history at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The history field at Virginia Tech includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 39 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Virginia Tech ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $47,665 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, history graduates take on a median debt of $20,499 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 77% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 92% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 2 |
