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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Virginia Tech came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 366 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 365 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 291 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #45 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
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Of the 366 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 48 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of computer & information sciences master's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Virginia Tech.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 500 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 161 |
| Computer Programming | 26 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 25 |
| Data Processing | 8 |
| Information Science | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.