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Packaging Science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Packaging Science, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 packaging science degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Online Class Availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Packaging Science Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Packaging Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 11 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Packaging Science graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Packaging Science graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 35% women (6) and 65% men (11).
Packaging Science Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Among the 17 bachelor’s packaging science degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 35% were women (6) and 65% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Packaging Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Packaging Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Packaging Science Graduates
Students who finish Packaging Science program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Packaging Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | $57,631 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $50,036 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.