by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Tulane University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tulane University as a strong choice for economics, coming in at #84 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 84 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Tulane University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Tulane University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tulane University report a median salary of $77,364 a year. This is higher than $73,106, the median for all majors at Tulane University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Tulane University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $22,077, the typical median for all majors at Tulane University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,684 | $64,372 |
| Fees | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Tulane University were White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Tulane University granted 76 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Tulane University granted 18 bachelor’s completions in development economics and international development in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Tulane University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 6 |
