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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public · Visit Website

Virginia Tech's main campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, set in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The university is known for its strong engineering and science programs, fostering a culture of innovation and research. A defining aspect of the university is its Corps of Cadets, one of the largest uniformed bodies of students in the nation. Beyond Blacksburg, Virginia Tech maintains educational facilities across the state and even abroad.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$55,252/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

58/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$15,478/yr

Out-of-state: $36,694/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 15% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,536	$54,144	10.2x
$30K – $48K	$14,891	$59,564	9.3x
$48K – $75K	$19,660	$78,640	7.0x
$75K – $110K	$26,533	$106,132	5.2x
$110K+	$30,568	$122,272	4.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$15,478	$61,912	8.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

56 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	90	$96,432/yr	Very High	20.8x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	87	$77,877/yr	Very High	16.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$86,636/yr	Very High	19.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$66,601/yr	Very High	15.4x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$70,303/yr	Very High	14.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools	80	$76,246/yr	High	14.7x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$83,364/yr	Very High	15.7x
Construction Engineering Compare across schools	74	$82,627/yr	High	14.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	74	$60,678/yr	High	11.7x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$56,261/yr	Very High	13.0x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	73	$82,437/yr	High	15.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$78,280/yr	Very High	14.8x
Aerospace Compare across schools	73	$76,856/yr	High	15.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$82,382/yr	High	15.0x
Engineering Mechanics Compare across schools	72	$81,735/yr	High	15.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$74,285/yr	High	12.7x
Mining and Mineral Engineering Compare across schools	68	$74,793/yr	High	14.6x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	68	$56,513/yr	High	14.9x
Marketing Compare across schools	68	$56,417/yr	Very High	12.3x
Materials Engineering Compare across schools	66	$66,888/yr	High	13.7x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools	65	$75,434/yr	High	12.0x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	65	$48,557/yr	High	10.9x
Physics Compare across schools	64	$58,061/yr	Very High	11.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	63	$55,731/yr	Very High	10.4x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	62	$82,275/yr	Very High	12.3x
Human Sciences Business Services Compare across schools	62	$43,603/yr	Very High	10.3x
Statistics Compare across schools	61	$62,598/yr	Very High	11.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	61	$45,513/yr	High	10.4x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	60	$56,274/yr	Moderate	9.7x
Architecture Compare across schools	59	$56,708/yr	High	11.0x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	58	$42,114/yr	Very High	10.7x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	57	$45,771/yr	High	8.7x
International Relations Compare across schools	57	$44,638/yr	High	11.0x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	55	$46,761/yr	High	9.6x
Real Estate Compare across schools	52	$68,078/yr	High	10.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	50	$44,309/yr	High	9.5x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	50	$39,328/yr	High	9.6x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	48	$56,797/yr	High	8.2x
Forestry Compare across schools	46	$45,817/yr	Moderate	9.0x
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Compare across schools	46	$43,494/yr	Very High	9.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	46	$33,654/yr	High	8.1x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	46	$25,414/yr	High	10.1x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	45	$39,361/yr	High	9.5x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	44	$37,389/yr	Very High	9.2x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	43	$42,861/yr	High	7.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$38,768/yr	High	7.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$33,733/yr	High	8.5x
History Compare across schools	43	$33,319/yr	High	7.8x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	41	$39,155/yr	Very High	8.1x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	41	$36,927/yr	Moderate	7.1x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	41	$35,927/yr	High	9.5x
Biology, General Compare across schools	38	$28,239/yr	High	9.2x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	31	$36,557/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	30	$28,729/yr	High	7.0x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	23	$29,081/yr	High	3.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	19	$25,563/yr	High	6.3x

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