Engineering at Tulane University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, take a look at what Tulane University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tulane University of Louisiana is in New Orleans, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tulane University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Tulane University of Louisiana. Among 13,310 students, 2,064 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,306 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Tulane University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Tulane University of Louisiana’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #162 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #671 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana
Those who finish Tulane University of Louisiana’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,755 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $75,677 |
| 4 years | $90,414 |
| 5 years | $102,347 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Engineering graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana earn a median of $90,414, compared with $73,106 for all Tulane University of Louisiana graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at $23,760.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Tulane University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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