by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Tulane ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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Tulane was ranked #60 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 60 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 173 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from Tulane. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tulane go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,386 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tulane was $2,555 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,306 | $61,306 |
| Fees | $4,232 | $4,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,088 | $18,088 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,620 | $2,620 |
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Of the 146 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Tulane in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Tulane does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tulane Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of economics master's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 175 |
| Sociology | 71 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| Other Social Sciences | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.