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

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

In 2020-2021, 182 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and statistics students who went to a Louisiana college or university. This makes it the #11 most popular major in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. 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.

Check out the mathematics and statistics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Louisiana.

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 school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Tulane, 56% are male and 44% are female.

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Out of the 8 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Louisiana State University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.

Of the 26 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Louisiana State University, 65% are male and 35% are female.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 18% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#4

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Orleans. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. UNO is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New Orleans.

About 29% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 71% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of New Orleans

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Louisiana Tech University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Ruston.

About 50% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 50% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Louisiana Tech University Report

#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 small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 4 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Nicholls State University, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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 city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 33% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at McNeese State University

Southern University and A & M College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Southern University and A & M College is a moderately-sized public school located in the 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 Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 30
Florida 392
Virginia 242
Tennessee 249
North Carolina 438
Georgia 269
West Virginia 11
South Carolina 62
Kentucky 117
Arkansas 54
Alabama 83

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

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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