Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Tulane University Of Louisiana vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 35 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Tulane University Of Louisiana.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 119K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $118,931★ | — | 36 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | — | $112,914 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Chemical Engineering. | — | $69,338 | — | 24 |
| Computer Programming.Small sample | — | $67,047 | — | 8 |
Finance and Financial Management Services. leads business & economics with 130K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $129,850★ | $38,730 | 249 |
| Marketing. | — | $98,503 | $80,667 | 137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $95,966 | — | 157 |
| International Business. | — | $55,509 | — | 60 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. leads health with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | — | $71,325★ | $104,013 | 179 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | — | $47,791 | — | 30 |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. leads sciences & mathematics with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | — | $70,503★ | — | 40 |
| Mathematics. | — | $55,916 | — | 39 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | — | $48,464 | $33,362 | 149 |
| Biology, General. | — | $47,777 | — | 27 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 80K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $79,957★ | — | 146 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | — | $77,300 | — | 64 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $71,160 | $33,174 | 166 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $60,260 | $33,600 | 251 |
| Anthropology. | — | $56,847 | — | 47 |
| Social Sciences, General.Small sample | — | $51,290 | — | 9 |
| Sociology. | — | $50,847 | — | 68 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 77K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $76,945★ | — | 176 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Small sample | — | $58,507 | — | 5 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Small sample | — | $40,169 | — | 10 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. leads humanities & arts with 80K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $79,925★ | — | 28 |
| History. | — | $60,172 | — | 41 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $57,752 | — | 61 |
| Philosophy. | — | $53,219 | — | 38 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $43,430 | — | 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Small sample | — | $32,925 | — | 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research. leads agriculture & environment with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $47,709 | — | 61 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. leads criminal justice with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | — | $64,914 | — | 24 |
Architecture. leads other & interdisciplinary with 71K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture.Small sample | — | $71,413★ | — | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $52,535 | — | 31 |
| Area Studies.Small sample | — | $29,685 | — | 8 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
