Other Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you plan to study Other Engineering, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 other engineering graduations were recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Other Engineering Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Other Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 55 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 54 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 55 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 54 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Other Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Other Engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 50% women (11) and 50% men (11).
Other Engineering Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Of the 2 master’s other engineering degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Other Engineering master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, higher than the national average of 17%.*
Other Engineering Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Among the 13 doctoral other engineering graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Other Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 38% of Other Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Other Engineering Concentrations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
This Other Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Engineering | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Other Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Other Engineering program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Other Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.