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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in the United States
$20,532 Avg Student Debt
$53,218 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Badge [Mathematics & Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for mathematics & statistics students.

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2026 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Louisiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mathematics & statistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools

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Louisiana State University Alexandria tops our 2026 list of the best value mathematics & statistics schools in Louisiana. Set in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,050, compared with $14,725 for out-of-state students. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $24,656 in student loans. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $47,702. Set against $24,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Louisiana Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #2 spot this year. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $49,261. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana Tech University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics & statistics will find it at University Of Louisiana Lafayette, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,418 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,146. Mathematics & Statistics graduates carry a median of $24,200 in student loans. Early-career mathematics & statistics graduates make about $42,475. That is a strong return on a $24,200 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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A rank of #4 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values for mathematics & statistics. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mathematics & statistics graduates is $15,000. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College generally make around $44,136. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Students looking for strong value in mathematics & statistics will find it at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #5. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. In-state tuition and fees average $68,678. Students borrow a median of $14,957 to complete the mathematics & statistics program here. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $55,916 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,957 median debt. The acceptance rate is 14%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 20 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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