Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Louisiana State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Louisiana State University is a solid choice among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #234 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were Black or African American. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
This economics program at Louisiana State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 |
Louisiana State University awarded 9 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (56%).