Economics at Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 115 graduates a year
Tulane University of Louisiana graduates in economics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tulane University of Louisiana Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 179 | North Central College Naperville, IL | $80,494 | $79,085 | #180 | $52,728 |
| 180 | Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN | $80,461 | $76,857 | #202 | $54,752 |
| 181 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $80,434 | $70,831 | #257 | $52,309 |
| 182 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $79,957 | $92,556 | #84 | $46,386 |
| 183 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,729 | $69,971 | #264 | $54,859 |
| 184 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $79,510 | $72,349 | #245 | — |
| 185 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $79,468 | $88,118 | #104 | $45,075 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tulane University of Louisiana economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,386 one year after graduating and $79,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tulane University of Louisiana rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Tulane University of Louisiana ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Tulane University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.