by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Virginia Tech stacks up against peers offering public & social service.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for public & social service. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech earn a median of $80,189 a year. This is above $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, public & social service students borrow a median amount of $15,468 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 60% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 94% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 57% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Roughly 43% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
This public & social service program at Virginia Tech includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 54 |
| Public Policy | 50 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2 |