Analysis
A $59,718 first-year salary aligns exactly with the national median for statistics bachelor's programs, though these figures come from peer institutions rather than Xavier's own graduates. With an estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28, students would theoretically owe less than three months of their first year's salary—a manageable picture if these estimates hold. The national debt benchmark sits slightly higher at $20,150, suggesting Xavier's graduates might carry somewhat less burden than typical statistics majors elsewhere.
Statistics degrees generally offer strong quantitative skills that translate across industries, from healthcare analytics to finance. Xavier's position as a historically Black university with a 52% Pell grant population means many students here are working toward economic mobility, making the field's career flexibility particularly valuable. However, the suppressed data means we can't verify whether Xavier's specific program connects students to employers as effectively as the national benchmarks suggest it should.
The core question: can you trust that Xavier's outcomes will mirror these peer-based estimates? That depends largely on factors you'll need to investigate directly—where recent graduates actually landed jobs, what support the department provides for internships and placement, and whether the program's curriculum matches employer needs in data science and analytics. The estimated numbers suggest viability, but without Xavier's actual track record, you're making this decision with less information than ideal.
Where Xavier University of Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,868 | $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 Xavier University of Louisiana, approximately 52% 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.