Quantitative Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you are interested in studying Quantitative Economics, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is located in Blacksburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 quantitative economics degrees were granted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) studied exclusively online and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Quantitative Economics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Quantitative Economics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 36% women (5) and 64% men (9).
Quantitative Economics Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Among the 5 master’s quantitative economics degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Quantitative Economics Doctoral Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Among the 9 doctoral quantitative economics degrees awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Quantitative Economics Graduates
Students who finish Quantitative Economics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Quantitative Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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