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Economics Schools in Louisiana

209 students earned Economics degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

An Economics major is the 48th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Louisiana

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 189
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a economics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.0%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Louisiana

12,950 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $87,080, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $39,749. In their early career, Tulane grads earn an average salary of $46,457. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Centenary Louisiana. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Economics Careers in LA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 25% $48,470
Economists 25% $93,660
Economics Professors 14% $105,460
Managers 9% $79,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Political Science & Government 582
Sociology 407
Anthropology 88
General Social Sciences 59
International Relations & Security 58
Criminology 56
Geography & Cartography 42
Urban Studies 17

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