Applied Mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you plan to study Applied Mathematics, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Many students take online classes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Among 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Applied Mathematics Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Applied Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 139 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 98 |
Top-Paying Careers for Applied Mathematics Graduates
Students who finish Applied Mathematics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Applied 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 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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