by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Virginia Tech stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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Virginia Tech is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #203 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $56,387 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
To complete a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,666 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 58% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
This physical sciences program at Virginia Tech offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Physics | 63 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 39 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 38 |
| Other Physical Science | 12 |