Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Institutional Characteristics

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) is the military component of the student body at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Cadets live together in residence halls, attend morning formation, wear a distinctive uniform, and receive an intensive military and leadership educational experience similar to that available at the United States service academies. The Corps of Cadets has existed from the founding of the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1872 to the present-day institution of Virginia Tech, which is designated a senior military college by federal law. According to program staff, about 1400 students participate as of September, 2018. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $13,749 for Virginia residents and $32,893 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 34,683 students are enrolled in. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 70% and the graduation rate is 86% last year.

The salary after graduation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $67,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.