by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Virginia Tech compares to other colleges that offer public policy.
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Virginia Tech is a solid choice among schools offering public policy. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 40 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $55,179 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, public policy students borrow a median amount of $15,468 in student loans. This is below $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, 44% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 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 policy.
| 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public policy majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The public policy program at Virginia Tech includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 50 |
Virginia Tech granted 50 degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).