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. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 79% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #20 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Virginia Tech. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
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, 80% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech geology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in geology from Virginia Tech. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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, 75% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
| Other Physical Science | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.