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. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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Virginia Tech was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for urban studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #13 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in 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. 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.
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its urban studies 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 215 |
| Political Science & Government | 197 |
| International Relations & National Security | 132 |
| Economics | 97 |
| Geography & Cartography | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.