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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in the United States
$20,424 Avg Student Debt
$62,260 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Economics Badge [General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general economics education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for general economics students.

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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general economics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Economics Schools

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Our analysis ranked Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College the best value for a degree in general economics in Louisiana. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $21,348. Early-career general economics graduates make about $49,718. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general economics will find it at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #2. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. General Economics graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $46,386. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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