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Doctoral (Research)-31% vs national median133 grads tracked

Mathematics and Statistics at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Ranked 48th of 52 doctoral (research) programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$71,931
middle 50%: $58,363 – $84,132
Median · 5 years out
$80,947
middle 50%: $70,119 – $95,246
Median · 10 years out
$93,589
middle 50%: $77,146 – $110,354

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics and Statistics (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College's doctoral (research) program in Mathematics and Statistics earn a median $71,931 one year after graduating, rising to $93,589 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 31% below the national median of $117,024 for this field, ranking 48th of 52 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.6 yrs
≈ $4,884 total interest

Same major at other universities

Clemson University
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$86,717 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$83,018 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$82,185 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$79,389 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$78,372 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$76,015 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$72,585 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$131,581 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$123,649 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$120,780 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,095 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,501 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,433 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,267 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$109,373 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,906 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,714 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$105,787 · 5 yrs out

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