Social Work at Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Master's Degree · about 160 graduates a year
Tulane University of Louisiana graduates in social work earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 124% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Tulane University of Louisiana Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 247 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $56,072 | $58,046 | #250 | $46,601 |
| 248 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $56,004 | $59,765 | #224 | $47,874 |
| 249 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $55,801 | $54,824 | #271 | $49,552 |
| 250 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $55,716 | $64,495 | #121 | $46,565 |
| 251 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $55,629 | $57,587 | #258 | $45,130 |
| 252 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $55,624 | $60,763 | #210 | $46,667 |
| 253 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $55,566 | $57,522 | #259 | $44,044 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tulane University of Louisiana social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,565 one year after graduating and $55,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tulane University of Louisiana rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Tulane University of Louisiana ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Tulane University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for social work ($65,123), and the median federal debt at graduation is $69,307.
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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.