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 public admin.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public admin majors, Virginia Tech came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #218 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech public admin 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.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at Virginia Tech make a median salary of $74,121. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
Of the 28 students who graduated with a Master’s in public admin from Virginia Tech in 2022, 54% were men and 46% 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, 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 master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 15 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.