Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 88.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 88.9%
- Retention Rate
- 94.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $63,268
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $102,409 | $80,203 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $87,973 | $83,281 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $78,343 | $73,344 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $76,460 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,338 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $67,660 | $149,237 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,629 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $64,281 | $21,250 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $59,288 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Certificate | $58,221 | $142,155 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $58,221 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $56,415 | $322,603 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $55,625 | $19,250 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master | $53,775 | $99,713 |
| Public Health. | Master | $52,765 | $87,279 |
Outcomes Overview
Tulane graduates earn a median of $63,268 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32% with their typical $20,500 in loans. Monthly payments of $217 consume just 4% of median income, well below problematic thresholds. The school's strong alumni network in finance, healthcare, and energy opens doors throughout the Gulf South, while 94.2% of graduates find employment. Pre-med students leverage New Orleans' medical infrastructure for residencies and practice opportunities. Business graduates often land roles in the city's growing tech sector or traditional energy companies. Despite the hefty $84,826 total cost, Tulane delivers a strong return on investment through strategic location advantages and career outcomes.