Mathematics & Statistics at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 513 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #337 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 513 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Students who complete Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,377 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $45,161 |
| 4 years | $69,910 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $69,910, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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
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