Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Mathematics
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- Natural Sciences Managers
- Job DescriptionPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about natural sciences managers in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 44,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
- Percent Job Growth: 6.90%

- Mathematicians
- Job DescriptionConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve or direct solutions to problems in various fields by mathematical methods. Read more about mathematicians in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 2,900
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 3,600
- Percent Job Growth: 0.7%

- Statisticians
- Job DescriptionEngage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields, such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, economic statistics, or other fields. Read more about statisticians in our career profile section.Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 22,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 25,500
- Percent Job Growth: 2.90%

- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Read more about postsecondary mathematical science teachers in our career profile section.
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Mathematics
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | |||
| All Students | 91 | 69 | 15 |
| By Gender | |||
| Male | 61 | 45 | 11 |
| Female | 30 | 24 | 4 |
| By Race | |||
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 2 | 7 |
| American Indian | - | - | - |
| Black | - | - | - |
| Asian | 1 | - | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | - |
| White | 67 | 58 | 7 |
| Unknown | 8 | 8 | - |
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- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
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