

Diverse employees at Virginia Tech have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Virginia Tech have rated Meetings, Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Virginia Tech employees are 36% more likely to recommend Virginia Tech as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Virginia Tech is rated highly by 36 employees, across various culture dimensions. Virginia Tech employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Meetings categories, putting Virginia Tech’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Roanoke, VA. See below in detail how working at Virginia Tech was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Virginia Tech is rated A+
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Virginia Tech ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 40 Virginia Tech employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Virginia Tech improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Open to everyone and everything
What is the best part about your compensation package?Health insurance is the best
What are some of the best things about your team?They are all easy to get along with
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better training and trainers attitude/personality
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More money and appreciation for work
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?We need a leader and we do not have one
Virginia Tech's College of Engineering is known for its excellence in engineering education, research and public service.
The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.
Virginia tech is a high-performing reasearch university with a world-view that advances the land-grant values of discovery, learning, and outreach. we serve and engage the citizens of the commonwealth of virginia, the nation, and the world. we attract motivated, high-achieving students, staff, and faculty who excel in an academically energized, technologically creative, and culturally inclusive learning community. our bold spirit, climate of innovation and service, open boundaries of study and research, and entrepreneurial approach positively transform lives and communities.
| Headquarter | 800 Drillfield Dr Blacksburg, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.eng.vt.edu/ |
| Founding Date | 1872 |
| Tel | 1(540) 231-6000 |
Virginia Tech competitors include The Hill and George Mason. Virginia Tech ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Virginia Tech compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

36 employees at Virginia Tech have reviewed Virginia Tech across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 36 Virginia Tech employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Virginia Tech are pleased with their total compensation at Virginia Tech, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Virginia Tech are pleased with their team. 36 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Virginia Tech are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Virginia Tech believe the environment at Virginia Tech is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Virginia Tech is moderate. About 61% of the employees at Virginia Tech work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Virginia Tech are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Virginia Tech is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Virginia Tech employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Virginia Tech's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Virginia Tech employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Virginia Tech’s CEO John E. Dooley started in this role in 2012. John’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Roanoke, VA. Virginia Tech’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Operations department, and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Virginia Tech’s competitors, John E. Dooley ranks right above The Hill CEO Alax Zandar. Under E. Dooley’s leadership, Virginia Tech employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Meetings. Environment and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Virginia Tech could stand to see real improvement.
The Virginia Tech Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO John E. Dooley, Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology R Knapp, and Vice President & Dean Karen DePauw
John E. Dooley CEO / President
John E. Dooley serves as the CEO / President of Virginia Tech.
R Knapp Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology
R Knapp serves as the Executive Director of the Institute for Creativity, Art, and Technology of Virginia Tech.
Karen DePauw Vice President & Dean
Karen DePauw serves as the Vice President & Dean of Virginia Tech.
Bobbie Norris Deputy to the COO, Virginia Tech Advancement
Bobbie Norris serves as the Deputy to the COO, Virginia Tech Advancement of Virginia Tech.
Carlyle Smith Executive Director of Hokie Effect
Carlyle Smith serves as the Executive Director of Hokie Effect of Virginia Tech.
Daniel Ward Chief Investment Officer - Endowment
Daniel Ward serves as the Chief Investment Officer - Endowment of Virginia Tech.
Kingshuk Ahmed Executive
Kingshuk Ahmed serves as the Executive of Virginia Tech.
Sandi Bliss Chief Advancement Officer-Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
Sandi Bliss serves as the Chief Advancement Officer-Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets of Virginia Tech.
John Bouldin Managing Director
John Bouldin serves as the Managing Director of Virginia Tech.
How much do people at Virginia Tech get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Virginia Tech is $126,802, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,099, or $56 per hour.
At Virginia Tech, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,996 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,342 annually. Average Virginia Tech salaries by department include: Marketing at $108,295, HR at $123,209, Legal at $161,849, and Communications at $230,050. Half of Virginia Tech salaries are above $118,099.
24 employees at Virginia Tech rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 19 employees at Virginia Tech rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Virginia Tech employees include job titles like Senior Developer and Executive Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Virginia Tech employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Virginia Tech score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Virginia Tech in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Virginia Tech across various culture dimensions.
Virginia Tech's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Virginia Tech's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Virginia Tech address?
Virginia Tech location is at 800 Drillfield Dr
Who is the CEO of Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech CEO is John E. Dooley, their score by employees is 82
What is Virginia Tech eNPS?
The eNPS for Virginia Tech is 36
What is the salary for Account Executive in Virginia Tech?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the IT in Virginia Tech?
The average salaries for IT in Virginia Tech is 111k