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Other Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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.

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).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of Other Engineering Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Other Engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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).

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University gender breakdown of Other Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Other Engineering majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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

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