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. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #56 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 56 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia | 2 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 67% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Virginia Tech conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |