Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA

Finance and Financial Management Services

at Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $64,364/yr starting out — that's 115% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.3 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

$64,364

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)$643,640

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$183,226

Pays for Itself In

5.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+115%

Ahead After 10 Years

$460,414

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost25.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed20.4/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost15.3/20

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.