Degree Inventory and List of Accrediting Agencies
Updated September 2024
Virginia Tech Degree Inventory
A list of Virginia Tech's approved degree programs is maintained by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Note: To view a list of the approved degree programs, visit the SCHEV Search Degree Inventory webpage, select "Virginia Tech" from the "Select an institution" dropdown menu, and click the "Generate" button.
List of Accrediting Agencies
| College or Division | Department | Program Description | Accrediting Agency | Accreditation Period | USDOE Specialized Accred. Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Life Sciences | Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise | Dietetic Internship | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | 2018-2026 | Yes |
| Agriculture and Life Sciences | Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise | Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at the baccalaureate level | Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics | 2018-2026 | Yes |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Architecture | Bachelor of Architecture (5 year professional degree; 156 undergraduate credits) | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) | 2018-2026 | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Architecture | Master of Architecture 2 (pre-professional degree + 54 graduate credits) | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) | 2018-2026 | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Architecture | Master of Architecture 3 (non-pre-professional degree + 81 credits) | National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) | 2018-2026 | No |
| Engineering | Building Construction | Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Science & Mgmt (MS), Environmental Design & Planning (Ph.D.) | American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) | 2023-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Center for Public Administration and Policy | Master of Public Administration | National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Interior Design Program | Bachelor of Science | Council for Interior Design Accreditation | 2018-2024 (extended into 2025 by CIDA) | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Industrial Design Program | Bachelor of Science | National Association of Schools of Art and Design | 2022-2032 | Yes |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Landscape Architecture | Professional Master of Landscape Architecture | Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) | 2021-2027 | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Landscape Architecture | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) | 2021-2027 | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Music | 1. Bachelor of Arts in Composition 2. Bachelor of Arts in Music (Performance, Technology) 3. Bachelor of Arts in Music (Pre-Teacher Certification) 4. Bachelor of Arts in Performance (Instrumental, Vocal) 5. Bachelor of Arts in Technology |
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (NASM) | 2015-2025 | Yes |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Urban Affairs and Planning | Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program (MURP) | Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) | 2019-2026 | No |
| Business | Accounting | Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. Programs | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Business | Finance | Bachelor of Science in Business, CFP Certification Education Track | Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. | 2024-2026 | No |
| Business | General | Undergraduate, Master, and Ph.D. Programs | Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB International) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Engineering | Aerospace Eng, Biological Systems Eng, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Eng, Civil Eng, Computer Engineering, Construction Eng and Mgmt, Electrical Eng, Industrial & Systems Eng, Materials Science & Eng, Mechanical Eng, Mining Eng, Ocean Eng | Bachelor of Science | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | *ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. | No |
| Engineering | Computer Science | Bachelor of Science | Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | *ABET policy prohibits public disclosure of the period for which a program is accredited. | No |
| Engineering | Computer Engineering - Networking & Cybersecurity | Bachelor of Science | National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) | 2023-2028 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management | B.S. Residential Environments and Design major | National Kitchen and Bath Association | 2021-2024 National Kitchen and Bath Assoc. will no longer be accrediting programs after 2024 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management | B.S. Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management, Fashion Merchandising and Design major | Textiles and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) | 2023-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Communication | B.A. in Communication, Public Relations major | Public Relations Society of America | 2019-2026 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Communication | B.A. in Communication, Multimedia Journalism major | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Communication | B.A. in Communication, Public Relations major | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Communication | B.A. in Communication, Sports Media and Analytics major | Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC) | 2024-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Education | All school preparation programs + initial teacher preparation and advanced levels | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) | 2018-2025 | Yes |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Education | All school preparation programs + initial teacher preparation and advanced levels | Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) | 2023-2025 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | School of Education | Counselor Education (MA and Ph.D.) | Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) | 2024-2032 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Gerontology | Graduate Degree Program | Association for Gerontology in Higher Education | 2000-present | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | Human Development | Ph.D. Program (in Blacksburg) | Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) | 2023-2030 | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | ROTC - Army | Army ROTC is not a degree producing program. However; Upon successful completion of a degree from Virginia Tech, we offer a Commission (as a 2LT) into the United States Army. | U.S. Army Cadet Command | 2014-Present (Continual) Based upon the Active Duty Orders of the Officers/Instructors assigned to this unit. | No |
| Liberal Arts and Human Sciences | ROTC - Air Force | review of facilities for ROTC training adequacy | US Air Force | 2018-onward | No |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Theatre Arts | Bachelor's Degree (Theatre Arts) | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) | 2018-2028 | Yes |
| Architecture, Arts, and Design | Theatre Arts | MFA (Theatre Arts) | National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) | 2018-2028 | Yes |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | Bachelor of Science - Forestry Major: Forestry Resource Management Option | Society of American Foresters | 2016-2025 | No |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | Bachelor of Science - Forestry Major: Urban Forestry Option | Society of American Foresters | 2016-2025 | No |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation | Professional Forestry Degree (PFD): Forest Operations and Business Option | Society of American Foresters | 2016-2025 | No |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Sustainable Biomaterials | Bachelor of Science | Society of Wood Science and Technology | 2015-2025 | No |
| Science | Chemistry | Bachelor of Science | American Chemical Society | 2020-2026 | No |
| Science | Psychology | Clinical Training Program, Clinical Psychology | American Psychological Association | 2014-2024 | Yes |
| Science | Psychology | Doctoral Program in Psychological Clinical Science | Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System | 2015-2025 | No |
| Science | Psychology | Professional Psychology - Predoctoral internship programs | American Psychological Association | Current | Yes |
| Veterinary Medicine | N/A | Full college accreditation | American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) | 2022-2029 | Yes |
| Veterinary Medicine | N/A | College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and Fralin Life Sciences Institute | Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) | Current | No |
| Veterinary Medicine | Public Health | Master of Public Health | Council on Education for Public Health | 2018-2025 | Yes |
| Medicine | N/A | Full college accreditation | Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) | 2018-2026 | Yes |
| Outreach and International Affairs | Language and Culture Institute/English Language Program | The Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute provides language-related programs and services for academic and professional development. | Commission on English Language Program Accreditation | 2017-2027 | Yes |
| Virginia Tech | N/A | University accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) | 2021-2031 | Yes |
*notes annual submission of reporting in addition to full review
**notes extension granted due to COVID19