Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA

Communication and Media Studies

at Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,771/yr starting out — that's 33% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 18.8 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $43,939/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $183,226 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$83,761/yr

Starting Salary

$39,771

Finish Rate

88.9%

$83,761/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $43,939/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $39,822/yr)

4 Years Total

$335,044

Typical Debt

$20,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,470

What You'd Really Pay

$183,226

That's about $233/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$397,710

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$183,226

Pays for Itself In

18.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+33%

Ahead After 10 Years

$214,484

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost10.8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed1.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.