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Mathematics & Statistics at Virginia Tech

What traits are you looking for in a mathematics and statistics school? To help you decide if Virginia Tech is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's mathematics and statistics program.

Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and approximately 37,024 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 215 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Virginia Tech.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mathematics & Statistics section at the bottom of this page.

Virginia Tech Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Virginia Tech Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Virginia Tech performed in these rankings.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at Virginia Tech is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mathematics & Statistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Certificate Schools 25

In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #95 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 18 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Virginia Tech

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

28% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.

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About 52% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at Virginia Tech are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 1% more racial-ethnic minorities in its mathematics and statistics bachelor's program than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 40
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 112
International Students 30
Other Races/Ethnicities 14

Virginia Tech Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

35% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 mathematics and statistics majors earned their master's degree from Virginia Tech. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 15
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Virginia Tech also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 18 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics & Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Virginia Tech. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 132
Mathematics 92
Statistics 43
Applied Statistics 11

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics and statistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Virginia Tech.

Occupation Jobs in VA Average Salary in VA
High School Teachers 26,830 $68,770
Financial Analysts 8,550 $97,990
Financial Specialists 4,500 $87,810
Mathematical Science Professors 2,030 $68,640
Natural Sciences Managers 1,270 $133,360

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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