Social Work at Tulane University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Tulane University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 185 social work degrees were awarded at Tulane University of Louisiana.
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Studying Online at Tulane University of Louisiana
Online coursework is an option at Tulane University of Louisiana. Among 13,310 students, 2,064 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,306 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Tulane University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Tulane University of Louisiana’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 132 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 570 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #563 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 132 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 570 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #132 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #563 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana
Those who finish Tulane University of Louisiana’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,451 |
| 2 years | $41,689 |
| 3 years | $47,402 |
| 4 years | $53,817 |
| 5 years | $58,792 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana take home a median $53,817, compared with $73,106 for all Tulane University of Louisiana graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at Tulane University of Louisiana, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Tulane University of Louisiana are 86% women (159) and 14% men (26).
Social Work Master’s Program at Tulane University of Louisiana
Among the 134 master’s social work degrees awarded at Tulane University of Louisiana, 85% were women (114) and 15% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Tulane University of Louisiana
Among the 51 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Tulane University of Louisiana, 88% were women (45) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 45% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Tulane University of Louisiana, below the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Tulane University of Louisiana
This Social Work program at Tulane University of Louisiana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 185 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Tulane University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.