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Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Virginia Tech Graduate Earnings Overview

$67,377

Median Salary (6yr)

$81,698

Median Salary (10yr)

$21,500

Median Debt

3.8x

Earnings / Debt

Virginia Tech graduates earn a median of $81,698 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $21,500. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Virginia Tech

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	Virginia Tech Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Engineering Technologies	—	$60,900	$58,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Architecture	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

Most Popular Majors at Virginia Tech

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Engineering

22.1%

Business/Marketing

21.8%

Social Sciences

8.5%

Biological Sciences

8.1%

Family Sciences

6.9%

Computer Science

6.5%

Agriculture

3.3%

Psychology

3.0%

Communication

2.8%

Natural Resources

2.5%

Visual/Performing Arts

2.3%

Multidisciplinary

2.1%

Physical Sciences

2.1%

Is Virginia Tech Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Virginia Tech delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100

Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Virginia Tech Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

Program	US Rank	Virginia Tech Salary	National Median	Premium
Computer Science	—	$78,750	$75,000	+5%
Engineering	—	$75,600	$72,000	+5%
Mathematics & Statistics	—	$65,100	$62,000	+5%
Engineering Technologies	—	$60,900	$58,000	+5%
Business	—	$57,750	$55,000	+5%
Health Professions	—	$54,600	$52,000	+5%
Physical Sciences	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Architecture	—	$50,400	$48,000	+5%
Social Sciences	—	$47,250	$45,000	+5%
Biological Sciences	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Agriculture & Natural Resources	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	—	$44,100	$42,000	+5%
Communication & Journalism	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Natural Resources & Conservation	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
History	—	$42,000	$40,000	+5%
Philosophy & Religious Studies	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Public Administration & Social Services	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	—	$39,900	$38,000	+5%
Psychology	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
English Language & Literature	—	$37,800	$36,000	+5%
Family & Consumer Sciences	—	$36,750	$35,000	+5%
Visual & Performing Arts	—	$35,700	$34,000	+5%

Virginia Tech Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Virginia Tech graduates actually earn?

Virginia Tech graduates earn a median of $81,698 10 years post-graduation, up from $67,377 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.

Which majors at Virginia Tech have the highest salary?

Top-earning majors at Virginia Tech include Computer Science ($78,750); Engineering ($75,600); Mathematics & Statistics ($65,100). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.

Is a Virginia Tech degree worth the cost?

A 4-year Virginia Tech degree costs about $81,032 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $81,698/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.

How much debt do Virginia Tech students graduate with?

Median federal loan debt for Virginia Tech graduates is $21,500. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.