Below are the key facts about graduate study in economics at Louisiana State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Louisiana State University highly for economics, placing at #211 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 211 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Louisiana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 6 master’s degrees in economics.
Louisiana State University is not yet ranked for economics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,750 | $19,750 |
| Fees | $3,945 | $19,385 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University are White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University conferred 6 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 2 doctoral degrees in economics.
Louisiana State University is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Louisiana State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University granted 2 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College conferred 1 professional certificate degree in economics.
Louisiana State University has not been ranked for economics at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in economics from Louisiana State University identified as women.
The largest share of economics professional certificate degree graduates at Louisiana State University are Asian. Roughly 100% 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 professional certificate in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Louisiana State University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Louisiana State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 13 |