Physical Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Those who finish Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,038 |
| 2 years | $34,864 |
| 3 years | $50,540 |
| 4 years | $56,387 |
| 5 years | $69,614 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University report median earnings of $56,387, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at $25,666.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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
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