2023 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree 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 Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for mathematics and statistics students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Virginia Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Mathematics & Statistics
Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the best value school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Virginia. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech graduate students pay an average of $16,522 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Virginia Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at University of Virginia are $20,906 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, University of Virginia is ranked #2 for overall quality for mathematics and statistics in Virginia.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at VCU are $15,518 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Old Dominion University is a great value for mathematics and statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Old Dominion are $13,224 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
GMU graduate students pay an average of $16,644 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Request InformationBest Value Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,534 |
| West Virginia | 120 |
| Mississippi | 169 |
| South Carolina | 363 |
| Florida | 1,161 |
| Arkansas | 179 |
| Alabama | 431 |
| Kentucky | 367 |
| Georgia | 921 |
| Tennessee | 636 |
| Louisiana | 376 |
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Majors Related to Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30,202 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11,107 |
| Statistics | 9,979 |
| Other Statistics | 644 |
| Applied Statistics | 464 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Mathematics & Statistics
| 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 5 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).
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