Below are the key facts about this program at Louisiana State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Louisiana State University highly for economics, placing at #210 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 210 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Louisiana State University holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
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 |
Read more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 2 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Economics | 1 |