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Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University

Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study Mathematics, take a look at what Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Virginia Commonwealth University sits in Richmond, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 mathematics graduations were recorded at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #11 of 12
Best Value Southeast (Region) #50 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #60 of 75
Best Value Nationwide #323 of 460
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #407 of 462

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Students who complete Virginia Commonwealth University’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University
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 out, Mathematics 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.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mathematics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 36% women (16) and 64% men (28).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 36 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 36% were women (13) and 64% were men (23).

Virginia Commonwealth University gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 4
Asian 9
Two or More Races 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 8 master’s mathematics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

Virginia Commonwealth University gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Minority students account for 50% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, above the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University

This Mathematics program at Virginia Commonwealth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 44

Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics 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
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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