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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Public · Public Flagship
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution in Blacksburg, VA. With a 57% admission rate and 1,420 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 30,435 students, offers 62 programs with earnings data, and has a 86% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
57%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,420
Enrollment
30,435
Completion Rate
86%
Cost of Attendance
$32,040
In-State Tuition
$15,478
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,694
Programs
63
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 62 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($32K)
Showing 62 of 62 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $96,432 | $135,082 | $32,040 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $86,636 | $123,589 | $32,040 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $83,364 | $103,147 | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 4 | Construction EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,627 | $96,832 | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,437 | $103,958 | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 6 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,382 | $99,194 | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 7 | Applied MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,275 | — | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Engineering MechanicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,735 | $101,625 | $32,040 | 2.6x | |
| 9 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,280 | $97,664 | $32,040 | 2.4x | |
| 10 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,877 | $109,446 | $32,040 | 2.4x | |
| 11 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,856 | $100,423 | $32,040 | 2.4x | |
| 12 | Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,246 | $97,079 | $32,040 | 2.4x | |
| 13 | Agricultural EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,434 | $80,460 | $32,040 | 2.4x | |
| 14 | Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,793 | $96,761 | $32,040 | 2.3x | |
| 15 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,285 | $84,707 | $32,040 | 2.3x | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,303 | $94,502 | $32,040 | 2.2x | |
| 17 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,078 | — | $32,040 | 2.1x | |
| 18 | Materials EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,888 | $90,734 | $32,040 | 2.1x | |
| 19 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,601 | $101,795 | $32,040 | 2.1x | |
| 20 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,598 | $74,128 | $32,040 | 2.0x | |
| 21 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,678 | $78,729 | $32,040 | 1.9x | |
| 22 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,061 | $78,349 | $32,040 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,797 | — | $32,040 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,708 | $74,099 | $32,040 | 1.8x | |
| 25 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,513 | $98,448 | $32,040 | 1.8x |
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