U.S. median for this major: $59,961.
College Scorecard field of study; 21 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 63% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,004. College Scorecard.
Tulane University of Louisiana Health Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Tulane University of Louisiana's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,126 | $65,794 | 4.3 years |
| $30–48k | $18,041 | $73,607 | 4.8 years |
| $48–75k | $20,149 | $82,208 | 5.4 years |
| $75–110k | $28,207 | $115,085 | 7.5 years |
| $110k+ | $56,667 | $231,201 | 15.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (82% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Health Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($47,791) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,303 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Health Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $67,765 | $42,605 | $13,606 | 43% |
| 2 | Nicholls State University | $49,343 | $22,336 | $12,947 | 54% |
| 3 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $47,791 | $29,937 | $39,949 | 86% |
4 more Louisiana colleges offer Health Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Health Sciences graduates
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Tulane University of Louisiana, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Tulane University of Louisiana
- Acceptance rate: 14% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $63,268
- Full cost breakdown · all 68 majors · overview
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- Public Health—
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Tulane University of Louisiana Health Sciences questions
How much do Tulane University of Louisiana Health Sciences graduates earn?
Health Sciences graduates of Tulane University of Louisiana earn a median $47,791 four years after graduating and $39,553 one year after. The U.S. median for Health Sciences graduates across 149 colleges is $59,961.
How much debt do Tulane University of Louisiana Health Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Health Sciences graduates of Tulane University of Louisiana is $29,937, about 63% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Is Tulane University of Louisiana a good school for Health Sciences in Louisiana?
On pay, Health Sciences graduates of Tulane University of Louisiana earn $47,791 four years out, $1,552 below the median for the same major across 3 Louisiana colleges ($49,343) and $12,170 below the U.S. median ($59,961). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Tulane University of Louisiana rank for Health Sciences in Louisiana?
Of 3 Louisiana colleges reporting Health Sciences graduate earnings, Tulane University of Louisiana ranks 3rd. The highest is Northwestern State University of Louisiana at $67,765.
What jobs do Health Sciences graduates get?
A common career is health education specialists, with a median wage of $60,980 in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area and $64,070 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Tulane University of Louisiana Health Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/health-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).