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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia

11 Colleges
$49,030 Avg Salary
$22,394 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is the #23 most popular major in Virginia with 1,057 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia

The colleges and universities below are the best for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools

#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

Our analysis found William & Mary to be the best school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at William & Mary accumulate an average of around $14,779 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from University of Virginia carry an average student debtload of $20,625.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Virginia - Main Campus Report

#3

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Tech. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Virginia Tech accumulate an average of around $23,745 in student debt.

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#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

The excellent programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at JMU take out is $23,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $392.

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#5

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt.

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $25,416 in student debt.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#7

Radford University

Radford, VA

Radford University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Radford take out an average of $28,125 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best mathematics and statistics programs. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at Old Dominion take out an average of $22,450 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Old Dominion University Report

Virginia Military Institute ranked #9 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from VMI take out $18,361 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. Virginia State is a small public school located in the large suburb of Petersburg.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,534
West Virginia 120
South Carolina 363
Florida 1,161
Arkansas 179
Mississippi 169
Tennessee 636
Louisiana 376
Alabama 431
Kentucky 367
Georgia 921

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
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