School Details
With an emphasis on teaching the technical arts and applied sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) boasts hundreds of programs spanning every level of learning—from certificates to doctoral degrees.
This public land-grant university expands learning beyond a single major or discipline. Students gain skills in such areas as:
- Communications
- Critical thinking
- Design thinking
- Teamwork
Providing a lifetime education, Virginia Tech engages students through research, discovery, and outreach resulting in personal growth, social development, and improved quality of life for graduates. Students living far from Blacksburg, VA, can take advantage of the school’s long history of success through VTOnline. Offering online undergraduate courses, graduate programs, and professional studies series, the distance learning platform provides the same quality of education as traditional courses. Students can achieve their professional and personal goals from where they are with VTOnline.
Accreditation & Licensing
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Virginia
Virginia at a Glance:

Top Majors in Virginia:
Top Incentives in Virginia:
- Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant: Up to $4,000 annually
Top Career Pathways in Virginia:
- Entry Level: Security Analyst ($80,000)
- Mid Level: Security Engineer ($120,000)
- Senior Level: Security Director ($175,000+)
- Required Education: BS Cybersecurity
- Certifications: Security+, CISSP