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, and more. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture.
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Virginia Tech was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for agriculture majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #1 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. 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 13 agriculture students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 46% were men and 54% 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, 85% 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 agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its agriculture 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.
Agriculture majors graduating with a master's degree from Virginia Tech make a median salary of $51,630 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,219.
Of the 21 agriculture students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 185 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| Plant Sciences | 56 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Agricultural Production | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.