by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in other physical science.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for other physical science list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Other Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Other Physical Science Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in other physical science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
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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The other physical science program at Virginia Tech awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to 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, 67% 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 other physical science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its other physical science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the other physical science majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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