by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Loyola University New Orleans. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Loyola University New Orleans as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #626 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 626 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 4 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 97 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Loyola University New Orleans, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 87 |
| Master’s | 20 |
This social sciences area of study at Loyola University New Orleans includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 67 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Economics | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Loyola University New Orleans handed out 87 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Loyola University New Orleans holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 98 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 553 |
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Loyola University New Orleans. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 20 |
