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 ce.
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Virginia Tech is in the top 10% of the country for ce. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 200 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 177 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in ce from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #19 most popular school for ce master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in ce in 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
CE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,636 a year. This is higher than $78,964, which is the national median for all ce bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ce program at Virginia Tech is $660 per month.
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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The ce program at Virginia Tech awarded 184 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech ce 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.
Of the 62 ce students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Virginia Tech, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 379 |
| Civil Engineering | 327 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 265 |
| Industrial Engineering | 231 |
| Electrical Engineering | 191 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.