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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia

242 Mathematics & Statistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mathematics & Statistics is the 20th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in Virginia

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 181
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 46
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.4%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in Virginia

47,090 people in the state and 1,734,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mathematics and statistics.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in Virginia

Mathematics & Statistics grads earn an average of $87,810 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Virginia that offer mathematics and statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $64,712 after graduation. A typical student attending University of Virginia will pay a net price of $22,006. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,842 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,303 a year. 75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,021 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,015 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,824. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in VA

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,630
Mathematicians 34% $123,160
Mathematical Science Occupations 17% $0
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Biological Scientists 11% $83,180
Financial Specialists 11% $82,900
Economists 7% $122,230

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Computer & Information Sciences 1,635
Engineering 1,286
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,059
Natural Resources & Conservation 252
Physical Sciences 241
Agriculture 206
Architecture/Urban Planning 167
Engineering Technologies 8

View all majors related to Mathematics & Statistics

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