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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is the #20 most popular major in Virginia with 242 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Virginia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

Check out the mathematics and statistics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

About 48% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 52% are male.

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#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 35% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Virginia Tech Report

#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

Out of the 7 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 23 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at GMU, 74% are male and 26% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at George Mason University Report

#4

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the large suburb of Petersburg, Virginia State is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 11 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Virginia State, 55% are male and 45% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Virginia State University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Virginia Commonwealth University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 40% are male.

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#6

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 50% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Old Dominion University

#7

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Hampton University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Hampton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hampton.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Hampton University Report

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 30
Florida 392
North Carolina 438
Tennessee 249
Georgia 269
South Carolina 62
Louisiana 182
West Virginia 11
Kentucky 117
Arkansas 54
Alabama 83

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks.

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