Mathematics at Our Lady of the Lake University

A mathematics bachelor's degree from Our Lady of the Lake carries an estimated $21,750 in debt—roughly the median for math programs nationally—while peer programs in Texas suggest first-year earnings around $49,708. That puts the debt-to-earnings ratio at 0.44, meaning graduates would owe less than half their first year's salary. For context, Texas math programs produce widely varying outcomes: top earners from UT Austin and SMU see $60,000 to $74,000, while the state median sits right where these estimates land.

The challenge is that we're working entirely with estimates here. The Department of Education suppresses this program's actual outcomes because too few graduates reported data, so these figures come from comparable Texas math programs and similar private institutions nationally. That limited sample could mean the program is simply small, but it also means parents can't verify whether OLLU graduates specifically are matching state norms or falling short. The school serves a largely Pell-eligible population (57%), which often correlates with students needing stronger career placement support—something you'll want to investigate directly.

If your child attends, they'd likely need to repay roughly $240 monthly on a standard loan, which seems manageable on a $50,000 salary. But without actual graduate outcomes to confirm the numbers, you're betting on this program performing like its peers. Talk to current students and recent graduates about job placement rates and employer connections before committing.