2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia
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.
The Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Virginia Schools for a Doctorate in Mathematics & Statistics
Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in Virginia for mathematics and statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Of the 18 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Virginia Tech, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 2 spot on the list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Of the 9 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at GMU, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 9 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at University of Virginia, 89% are male and 11% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Virginia. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.
About 63% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 38% are male.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Old Dominion University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Virginia. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
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Request InformationBest Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| 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 |
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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