Compare 8 Political Economy. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $42,440.
With top graduates earning $62,479, Political Economy stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Louisiana's 8 ranked programs.
Tulane University of Louisiana's Political Economy program leads with graduates earning $62,479, well above the state average of $42,440. Louisiana State University follows at $54,569, proving that regional publics compete strongly in this field. The 188-student cohort at Tulane demonstrates substantial program scale alongside top outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Tulane graduates borrow $20,500 and face just a 7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the program easily affordable despite the private school premium.
Highest program earnings: $62,479
Strong outcomes ($54,569) with 74% acceptance
7% payment burden | Excellent
20.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $62,479 | 188 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $54,569 | 146 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $50,415 | 9 | $26,000 | Manageable | $27,371 | High | |
| #4 | $40,703 | 12 | $21,500 | Manageable | $10,174 | High | |
| #5 | $38,948 | 54 | $22,902 | Challenging | $13,655 | High | |
| #6 | $34,640 | 19 | $22,135 | High | $18,071 | High | |
| #7 | $32,569 | 26 | $18,750 | High | $15,048 | High | |
| #8 | $25,194 | 22 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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