Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Reviews

  • 107 Reviews
  • Blacksburg (VA)
  • Annual Tuition: $34,838
85% of 107 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 107 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Tana Schiewer
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Decent program. However, it is still young, so I think they're still working out some kinks. They need to develop their support for finding jobs - both in academia, and outside academia."
Alexis Priestley
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: English
"Pros: Great faculty, stellar GA program, intellectually rigorous curriculum. Con: slightly disorganized deadline system for paperwork."
Amanda VanHaitsma
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"A con would be that being a new grad student I seem to be finding out about obligations I have just days before I must fulfill them. There just doesn't seem to be that great of communication all the time since there is so much grad students are supposed to do that I had no idea about."
Samantha Ritzer
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"I really enjoy my program and Blacksburg in general. My advisor and all other professors in the geology department are fantastic and helpful. It's a department where everyone knows everyone!"
Qing Tang
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"I love my Ph.D. program which is definitely going to contribute to the development of its field, and it is well supervised and supported financially and technologically, although I know it is really not easy to finish it and I need to work very hard for it."
Christopher Griffin
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Cons: transportation, stipend a bit low, technology on campus not the best and difficult to get to Pros: great advisor, good classes, good peers"
Hannah King
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Very happy I came to Virginia Tech for grad school. It's a challenging program, but very rewarding. My biggest problem is that I don't have very good cell phone service in my office. Very small displeasure to my overall happiness here."
Mohammad Ghorbanzadeh
  • Reviewed: 11/27/2014
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"Pros: Very applied. Cons: More courses need to be offered."
Renee Fortin
  • Reviewed: 10/10/2014
  • Degree: Veterinary Science
"The veterinary program at Virginia Tech is very challenging, especially given the high student:faculty ratio. However, faculty is relatively accessible and supportive of the students. Blacksburg is a beautiful area with low rent costs but is also quite isolated from major metropolitan areas. Of course, vet students don't have much free time, so it doesn't really matter that there's not much to do in the town."
CP
  • Reviewed: 10/4/2014
  • Degree: Visual Communications
"Asbestos piece of advice is to get as much experience through internships and work as you can. All of the class work is helpful, but employers not only want to see an excellent portfolio but also that you have actual work experience. Highly recommended is working with a studio. The degree is only a small fraction of what employers are looking at."
Jianqiu Huang
  • Reviewed: 9/25/2014
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Great school, but not much financial aid opportunities for international student"
Mesfin Mesfin
  • Reviewed: 9/23/2014
  • Degree: Architecture
"The MS in Architecture with a concentration in Industrial Design was a small program. Unfortunately it is being fazed out for various reasons mostly financial i suspect... Being one of the last graduate students I found the program to be very enriching and rewarding. The faculty are honest and challenge you, they tirelessly work to bring new exciting and relevant projects that prove to be profound learning opportunities... I have been satisfied with the program, it is unfortunate that the program has not sustained growth..."
Kevin Schroeder
  • Reviewed: 8/30/2014
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Virginia Tech is a beautiful school in a really fun environment. The University is always full of exciting events and surrounding town has a small town feel so it can met everyone's needs. The university is dedicated to advancing the current boundary science and technology."
Jayla Fincher
  • Reviewed: 6/24/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Faculty are fantastic! Curriculum for Marriage and Family Therapy is challenging and very fun."
Corey Miles
  • Reviewed: 5/29/2014
  • Degree: Sociology
"The program offers students the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the country. The downside is lack of funding in the department."
Jessica Escobar
  • Reviewed: 4/22/2014
  • Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy
"The program is very reputable in the surrounding area and is well-known for its distinguished faculty and alumni. The classes prepare you well for work in the MFT field. The only con is that it is slightly longer than other MFT programs, however, the experience makes up for the extra time and effort it requires."
Jesica Myers
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"The program is accredited and top-notch. Funding was the biggest barrier for me to overcome."
Lisa Gniady
  • Reviewed: 2/10/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"Great program, challenging and prepares you for the working world."
Cara Mosley
  • Reviewed: 2/8/2014
  • Degree: Business Administration
"I'm not sure why it didn't give 10 overall stars, but some questions couldn't be answered because I'm at the Northern Virginia campus in Falls Church VA. However this is the best schooling experience I have ever had. All the professors I have had are extremely talented and knowledgeable in their subject matter. They have taken the time to get to know each student and truly care about our future endeavors and give us the proper tools to succeed in life."
JOSHUA LEE
  • Reviewed: 2/5/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"Classes are small, the studying environment is friendly, and professors all make themselves available as much as possible. Another pro is that most all of the professors are actively involved in research and projects in a variety of fields and organizations. This adds credibility to their teaching and allows you to apply real life examples to the lectures and classes. The NCR campus of Virginia Tech in Alexandria is ideal for networking in the D.C. metropolitan area while pursuing graduate studies."