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2024 Best Statistics Schools in Virginia

4 Colleges in Virginia
139 Stats Degrees Awarded
$48,967 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in statistics, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #85 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Statistics Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 139 degrees in statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Statistics School

Best Statistics Schools in Virginia Your choice of statistics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Statistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Statistics Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Stats
Master's Degrees in Stats
Doctor's Degrees in Stats

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Statistics Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Statistics in Virginia

The schools below may not offer all types of stats degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Virginia Schools in Stats

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Stats Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in statistics. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 51 statistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Statistics degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus earn a boost of about $8,238 above the typical earnings of statistics majors.

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2
William & Mary crest
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA

William & Mary is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in statistics. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 4th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 6 statistics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Stats Degrees Awarded
$40,729 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is a good decision for students interested in a degree in statistics. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 43 statistics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the stats program report average early career earnings of $40,729.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
38 Stats Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat George Mason University if you want to pursue a degree in statistics. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This university ranks 5th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 38 statistics students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in statistics from George Mason University

Best Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 240
Florida 282 360
North Carolina 279 433
Tennessee 269 34
South Carolina 248 37
Kentucky 244 46
Louisiana 242 12
Mississippi 234 4
Arkansas 234 21
Alabama 233 22

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Statistics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Stats Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 130
Mathematics & Statistics 6
Mathematical Statistics & Probability 3

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Majors Similar to Stats

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 694
Applied Mathematics 205
Applied Statistics 11
Other Statistics 8

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