Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Public · 30,923 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$89K
In-state tuition
$16K
Out-of-state tuition
$39K
Graduation rate
86%
Acceptance rate
55%
Median debt
$19K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $39K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1364 |
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $72K |
| SAT math (median) | 660 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 580 |
| Undergraduate composition | 57% White · 6% Black · 10% Hispanic · 14% Asian |
| Official website | www.vt.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $82K | $18K |
| Applied Mathematics. | $76K | — |
| Computer Engineering. | $75K | $20K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $73K | $22K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $73K | $26K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $71K | $20K |
| Construction Management. | $69K | $22K |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | $69K | $27K |
| Construction Engineering. | $69K | $23K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $69K | $21K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $68K | $20K |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | $66K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| William & Mary | $26K | 88% | $15K | $83K |
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