by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Tulane University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Tulane University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #86 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 392 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tulane University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,731 a year. This is below $73,106, the median for all majors at Tulane University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tulane University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,077, the typical median for all majors at Tulane University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,684 | $64,372 |
| Fees | $4,306 | $4,306 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Tulane University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 277 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Tulane University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Tulane University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Tulane University of Louisiana.
The social sciences program at Tulane University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 142 |
| Economics | 108 |
| International Relations & Security | 53 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| General Social Sciences | 22 |
| Other Social Sciences | 18 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |