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. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
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 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, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in public policy from Virginia Tech. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech public policy 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 44 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.