# Tulane University of Louisiana: Computer Programming (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160755, CIP 11.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/computer-programming

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,719
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,047 (U.S. median for this major: $78,404 across 25 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $38,293 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in LA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,357

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,047 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 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,041 | $73,607 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $20,149 | $82,208 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,207 | $115,085 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $56,667 | $231,201 | 6.7 years |

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

## Computer Programming at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-New Orleans | $78,404 | $31,050 | $21,269 | 15% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $67,047 | $38,293 | $39,949 | 86% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $106,950 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $102,800 LA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% 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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