2024 Best Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia

Ranked #56 in popularity, statistics is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of statistics. Combined, these schools handed out 70 master's degrees in statistics to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to statistics students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other statistics students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized statistics related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for statistics students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Statistics in Virginia

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for statistics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Stats

1

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

49 Annual Graduates

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in statistics. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in statistics from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in statistics. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s 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
Florida	422	63
Georgia	370	77
North Carolina	334	162
Tennessee	313	14
Kentucky	268	10
South Carolina	260	1
Alabama	258	8
Louisiana	250	12
Mississippi	243	3
Arkansas	187	21

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Statistics Related Rankings by Major

One of 3 majors within the Statistics area of study, Statistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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