# Tulane University of Louisiana: Anthropology (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160755, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,042
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,847 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,727

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,847 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,126 | $65,794 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $18,041 | $73,607 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,149 | $82,208 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,207 | $115,085 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $56,667 | $231,201 | 9.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Anthropology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $56,847 | $19,500 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $44,738 | $15,897 | $19,151 | 69% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported New Orleans-Metairie, LA, not reported LA, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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