Analysis
A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 suggests manageable financial pressure for this program—based on comparable bachelor's programs nationally, statistics graduates would need to dedicate roughly three months of their first-year salary to clear estimated debt of $16,875. The national earnings benchmark of $59,718 reflects statistics' strong position in today's data-driven economy, though the lack of reported outcomes from Loyola's specific program means we're working from what similar programs typically produce rather than this school's track record.
The estimation uncertainty cuts both ways here. Statistics programs nationally show reasonable consistency in outcomes—it's an in-demand field with clear career paths in analytics, actuarial work, and data science. However, with only three Maryland schools offering statistics degrees and no reported data from any of them, you're betting on national patterns holding true at a private institution where 82% of students come from higher-income backgrounds. The $1,292 average SAT suggests solid student preparation, which often correlates with better networking and internship opportunities that boost early earnings.
For a statistics degree, the financial framework looks sound on paper—low debt relative to expected earnings. But without school-specific outcomes, you're essentially trusting that Loyola's program performs at least as well as the national median. If your child is genuinely drawn to quantitative work and has admission offers in hand, the estimated numbers don't raise red flags, but confirm the program's actual job placement track record before committing.
Where Loyola University Maryland Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all statistics bachelors's programs nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,480 | $59,718* | — | $16,875* | — | |
| $59,076 | $141,116* | — | —* | — | |
| $66,104 | $129,732* | — | —* | — | |
| $65,805 | $97,197* | $113,854 | $13,500* | 0.14 | |
| $63,829 | $93,111* | $142,883 | $21,375* | 0.23 | |
| $14,850 | $83,227* | $102,151 | $16,165* | 0.19 | |
| National Median | — | $59,718* | — | $20,150* | 0.34 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with statistics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Actuaries
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Survey Researchers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Loyola University Maryland, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 51 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.