Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Virginia Tech stacks up against peers offering data science.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 158 bachelor’s degrees in data science.
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, 77% of data science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The largest share of data science bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Asian. Roughly 35% 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 data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Here are the demographics of the data science majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.