Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at a glance

• 30,923

  students enrolled

• 11,152

  degrees and certificates a year

• 86%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,953

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,698 in state, $33,310 out of state

• $67,377

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $81,698

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Montgomery County, where the college is.

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• 115

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $70,769

  median household income

  Montgomery County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (27 open), operations (18 open), finance (4 open), sales (6 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Virginia Tech (68), Moog (9), Moog Military Aircraft (5), Torc Robotics (4), Carilion Clinic (2), Recruiting Firm (2), Alliance Mobile (1), Artisantalent (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (27), Operations (18), Research (7), Fundraising & development (6), Marketing (6), Sales (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University enrolls about 30,923 students and is a public 4-year institution in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awards about 11,152 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

86% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $67,377 six years after entry and $81,698 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

115 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Virginia Tech has the most openings.