Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia · Public · 30,923 undergraduates
Of 87 programs with reported earnings, 86 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 171 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,689 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,670 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,894 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,835 |
| $110k and up | $34,201 |
| All families (average) | $24,953 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $108,726 | +$72,113 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $144,103 | +$107,490 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $96,376 | +$59,763 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $102,902 | +$66,289 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $74,005 | +$37,392 | clears the bar | $24,017 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,703 | +$25,090 | clears the bar | $20,164 | 0.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,365 | +$19,752 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,106 | +$29,493 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,338 | +$49,725 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $58,340 | +$21,727 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $63,654 | +$27,041 | clears the bar | $22,562 | 0.8 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $59,714 | +$23,101 | clears the bar | $22,300 | 1 yr |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,142 | +$51,529 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $106,633 | +$70,020 | clears the bar | $25,833 | 0.4 yrs |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $116,641 | +$80,028 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 87 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.