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Economics Schools in Louisiana

20 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 82nd most popular major in the 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
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate 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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 65.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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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 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year. 80% of students get financical aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

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
General Social Sciences 42
Political Science & Government 24
Criminology 20
Geography & Cartography 19
Sociology 17
Anthropology 15
Urban Studies 4
Other Social Sciences 2

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