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 chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #59 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $45,513. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech chemistry 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Other Physical Science | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.