by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in ae.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in ae from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #6 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
AE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,434 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $65,020 for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, ae students borrow a median amount of $48,028 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $43,353 for all ae majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Of the 42 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ae from Virginia Tech in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech ae bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in ae from Virginia Tech. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 379 |
| Civil Engineering | 327 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 265 |
| Computer Engineering | 257 |
| Industrial Engineering | 231 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.