by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Loyola University New Orleans stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Loyola University New Orleans ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. Specifically, it ranked #632 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 13 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 13 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 13 |
| College Major Best Value | 13 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 100 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Loyola University New Orleans conferred 87 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans report a median salary of $50,415 a year. This is below $67,749, the median for all majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
To complete a bachelor’s at Loyola University New Orleans, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,540 in student loans. This is lower than $26,606, the typical median for all majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,698 | $47,390 |
| Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Loyola University New Orleans were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Loyola University New Orleans are Black or African American. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Loyola University New Orleans.
This social sciences program at Loyola University New Orleans breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 67 |
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 1 |