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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.Ranking Type Rank Best Economics Schools 136 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 138
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University was $1,016 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $8,038 $8,038 Fees $3,916 $20,593 Books and Supplies $1,084 $1,084 On Campus Room and Board $14,296 $14,296 On Campus Other Expenses $7,884 $7,884
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Of the 11 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Louisiana State University, about 64% were men and 36% were women.

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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 171 |
| Political Science & Government | 161 |
| Geography & Cartography | 27 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
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