Mathematics at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in mathematics earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
| … | |||||
| 287 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,265 | $57,216 | #272 | — |
| 288 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $54,234 | $49,884 | #300 | $22,953 |
| 289 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $54,149 | $55,639 | #279 | $49,588 |
| 290 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $54,004 | $62,514 | #222 | $42,475 |
| 291 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $53,978 | $60,604 | #239 | — |
| 292 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $53,352 | $59,902 | #248 | $46,943 |
| 293 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $52,365 | $59,439 | #251 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,475 one year after graduating and $54,004 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.