Social Sciences at Tulane University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Tulane University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, LA.
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Studying Online at Tulane University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Tulane University of Louisiana. Of 13,310 students, 2,064 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,306 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Tulane University of Louisiana
These rankings give you a sense of how Tulane University of Louisiana’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #86 of 934 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #192 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana
Those who finish Tulane University of Louisiana’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,521 |
| 2 years | $35,016 |
| 3 years | $47,420 |
| 4 years | $59,731 |
| 5 years | $68,268 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana take home a median $59,731, compared with $73,106 for all Tulane University of Louisiana graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at $23,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Tulane University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.