by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Virginia Tech compares to other colleges that offer public administration.
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Public Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech earn a median of $103,346 a year. This is higher than $77,896, the 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 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of public administration master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. Approximately 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 administration.
| 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of public administration doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of public administration doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were White. About 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 administration.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
This public administration program at Virginia Tech breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies | 10 |
Virginia Tech conferred 10 degrees in transportation and infrastructure planning/studies in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).