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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana

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$75,327 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 376 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and statistics students who went to a Louisiana college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Louisiana to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a master's degree.

Our analysis found Tulane University of Louisiana to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Louisiana. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 44% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Louisiana. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

Women make up 35% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 18% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 82% are male.

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#4

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of New Orleans helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Louisiana. UNO is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans.

Of the 7 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at UNO, 71% are male and 29% are female.

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Out of the 8 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Louisiana Tech is a large public school located in the distant town of Ruston.

Of the 6 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Louisiana Tech, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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#6

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 75% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Nicholls State University Report

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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Southern University and A & M College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Southern University and A & M College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Southern University and A & M College Report

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,534
West Virginia 120
Florida 1,161
Virginia 1,057
Arkansas 179
Mississippi 169
South Carolina 363
Tennessee 636
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

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

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 8 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).
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