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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia

39 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Virginia to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Colleges.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our analysis found Virginia Tech to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a degree in Virginia. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

The average amount in student loans that mathematics and statistics majors at Virginia Tech take out is $23,745.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from University of Virginia take out $20,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#3

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. GMU is a very 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia list. VCU is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $25,416.

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#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means James Madison University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at JMU take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $392.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from William & Mary take out $14,779 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA

University of Mary Washington landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. UMW is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from UMW carry an average student debt load of $21,000.

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #7 on the list. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the city of Norfolk.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at Old Dominion accumulate an average of around $22,450 in student debt.

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#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. URichmond is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of University of Richmond.

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#10

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 25 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks.

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