by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #184 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 184 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Virginia | 5 of 11 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 97 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 58 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Virginia Tech holds a strong position among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $51,790 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $26,497 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 48% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 55% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at Virginia Tech. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 12 |
