Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 35 Associate, 7,257 Bachelor's, 1,460 Master's, 497 Doctorate (research), 160 Doctorate (professional), 564 Post-BS Certificate, and 15 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Virginia Tech.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate1035
Bachelor's7707,257
Master's7391,460
Doctorate (research)530497
Doctorate (professional)20160
Post-BS Certificate689564
Post-MS Certificate4015
Total278189,988

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
AssociateBachelorMasterDoctoral
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Agricultural Production Operations$28,800
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Computer and Information Sciences$83,600
Computer Engineering$72,100
Chemical Engineering$70,100
Industrial Engineering$67,700
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Business Administration and Management$111,300
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)$94,800
Mechanical Engineering$70,400
Public Administration$70,100
Civil Engineering$70,100
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Virginia Tech by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 35 completers-
Agricultural Production Operations35$28,800
Total35
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 266 completers$42,200
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations31-
Animal Sciences146$25,500
Dairy Science18-
Food Science25$37,700
Agronomy and Crop Science20-
Horticultural Science26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 232 completers$36,600
Environmental Studies22-
Environmental Science37-
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)14-
Forestry71$36,100
Forestry (other)16-
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management72$21,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 139 completers-
Architecture0$50,000
Landscape Architecture10$44,400
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology129-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 219 completers$37,900
Speech Communication and Rhetoric219$37,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 366 completers$83,600
Computer and Information Sciences366$83,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 1,534 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering193$62,000
Agricultural Engineering42$51,900
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering42-
Chemical Engineering71$70,100
Civil Engineering204$61,000
Computer Engineering184$72,100
Electrical and Electronics Engineering104$67,100
Engineering Mechanics22$62,400
Materials Engineering66$60,300
Mechanical Engineering318$66,400
Mining and Mineral Engineering32$66,300
Construction Engineering65$61,800
Industrial Engineering191$67,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 24 completers-
Packaging Science24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 69 completers$29,500
Foreign Languages and Literatures69$29,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 546 completers-
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences85$40,300
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies252$26,000
Human Development and Family Studies209$29,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 65 completers$23,300
English Language and Literature65$23,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 594 completers$26,500
Biology/Biological Sciences250$26,500
Biochemistry106-
Microbiology24-
Computational Biology9-
Neuroscience205-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 106 completers$41,100
Mathematics72$41,100
Computational and Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics34$38,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 174 completers-
Data Science, General174-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 48 completers-
Philosophy34-
Religion/Religious Studies (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 153 completers-
Meteorology23-
Chemistry33$34,400
Geology/Earth Science25-
Physics51$35,100
Physical Sciences (other)21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 236 completers$28,900
Psychology236$28,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 15 completers-
Public Policy Analysis15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 634 completers-
Economics60$45,000
Applied Economics19-
Geography35$30,100
International Relations and Affairs126$37,000
Political Science and Government185$37,300
Sociology209$33,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 174 completers-
Industrial and Product Design35-
Interior Design35-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts24$18,200
Art/Art Studies59$27,900
Music21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 58 completers-
Public Health58-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 1,543 completers-
Business Administration and Management165$44,900
Accounting162$60,100
Business/Managerial Economics0$51,600
Finance294$57,600
Hospitality Administration/Management54$44,900
Management Science444$67,700
Marketing/Marketing Management211$46,600
Real Estate112-
Construction Management101$64,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 49 completers-
History49$33,400
Total7,257
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 37 completers-
Agricultural Economics8-
Animal Sciences15-
Dairy Science0-
Agronomy and Crop Science4-
Horticultural Science0-
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation (1 completers) 121 completers-
Natural Resources Management and Policy94$62,800
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management8-
Forest Resources Production and Management19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 60 completers-
Architecture0$55,600
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning20-
Landscape Architecture2-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology38-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 4 completers-
Communication and Media Studies (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 7 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 268 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences107-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)161$94,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (1 completers) 110 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction66$45,000
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration12-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)6-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services17-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (3 completers) 369 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering47-
Agricultural Engineering7-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7-
Chemical Engineering0-
Civil Engineering89$70,100
Computer Engineering62-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering47-
Engineering Mechanics10-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering6-
Materials Engineering5-
Mechanical Engineering36$70,400
Mining and Mineral Engineering5-
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering8-
Nuclear Engineering2-
Systems Engineering12-
Polymer/Plastics Engineering0-
Industrial Engineering25-
Engineering (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (1 completers) 6 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 17 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies7-
Human Development and Family Studies10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 14 completers-
English Language and Literature6-
Creative Writing8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 32 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences6-
Biomedical Sciences1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)25-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 27 completers-
Mathematics7-
Computational and Applied Mathematics0-
Statistics7-
Applied Statistics, General13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 14 completers-
Historic Preservation and Conservation6-
Science, Technology and Society8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 9 completers-
Philosophy9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 13 completers-
Chemistry5-
Geology/Earth Science4-
Physics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 6 completers-
Psychology6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 28 completers-
Public Administration28$70,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (1 completers) 36 completers-
Economics5-
Geography13-
Political Science and Government11-
Sociology1-
Urban Studies/Affairs6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 7 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 50 completers-
Public Health38$45,400
Dietetics/Dietitian12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 197 completers-
Business Administration and Management120$111,300
Accounting68$58,900
Construction Management9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 7 completers-
History7-
Total1,460
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 17 completers-
Animal Sciences6-
Agronomy and Crop Science4-
Horticultural Science2-
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 6 completers-
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management3-
Forest Resources Production and Management3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 7 completers-
Architecture7-
Environmental Design/Architecture0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 22 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 61 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction19-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration3-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)36-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 191 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering20-
Agricultural Engineering2-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering5-
Chemical Engineering6-
Civil Engineering34-
Computer Engineering11-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering40-
Engineering Mechanics6-
Materials Engineering8-
Mechanical Engineering24-
Mining and Mineral Engineering7-
Nuclear Engineering1-
Polymer/Plastics Engineering9-
Industrial Engineering12-
Engineering (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 18 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies7-
Human Development and Family Studies11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 6 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 55 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences11-
Biomedical Sciences10-
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology9-
Entomology6-
Bioinformatics3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 12 completers-
Mathematics7-
Statistics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 6 completers-
Science, Technology and Society6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 46 completers-
Chemistry27-
Geology/Earth Science6-
Physics13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 12 completers-
Psychology12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 3 completers-
Public Administration3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 24 completers-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics10-
Geography0-
Sociology5-
Urban Studies/Affairs5-
Social Sciences (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 11 completers-
Business/Commerce11-
Total497
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 119 completers-
Veterinary Medicine119-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 41 completers-
Medicine41-
Total160
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation (1 completers) 53 completers-
Natural Resources Management and Policy52-
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management1-
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)0-
Forestry (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 3 completers-
Ethnic Studies0-
African-American/Black Studies0-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 71 completers-
Information Technology2-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)3-
Computer Programming/Programmer26-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician8-
Information Science/Studies7-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications25-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 67 completers-
Administration of Special Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods3-
Learning Sciences4-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching6-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)52-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
Education (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (2 completers) 11 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering0-
Engineering Mechanics0-
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering4-
Nuclear Engineering1-
Industrial Engineering3-
Surveying Engineering2-
Engineering (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Adult Development and Aging0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 4 completers-
Applied Statistics, General4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 145 completers-
Gerontology3-
Science, Technology and Society0-
Behavioral Sciences0-
International/Global Studies2-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies3-
Human Computer Interaction0-
Sustainability Studies102-
Data Analytics, General15-
Business Analytics20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 64 completers-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management0-
Security Science and Technology, General47-
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 14 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy1-
Public Administration11-
Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies2-
International Policy Analysis0-
Public Policy Analysis (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (2 completers) 12 completers-
Development Economics and International Development3-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6-
International Relations and Affairs0-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)2-
Political Science and Government0-
Political Science and Government (other)1-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 1 completers-
Design and Visual Communications1-
Industrial and Product Design0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 53 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)42-
Public Health9-
Public Health (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 58 completers-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)35-
Public Finance1-
Information Resources Management21-
Construction Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 7 completers-
Public/Applied History7-
Total564
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 15 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)13-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Total15