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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to 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, 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Virginia Tech does not offer an online option for its physical 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.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Virginia Tech.
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Other Physical Science | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,111 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 681 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 508 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 412 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 206 |
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