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 data science.
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The data science major at Virginia Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Data Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
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 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 174 data science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its data 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 data science majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 102 |
| Data Analytics | 35 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 14 |
| Historic Preservation | 6 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.