# Tulane University of Louisiana: Social Sciences (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160755, CIP 45.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tulane-university-of-louisiana/majors/social-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,472
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,290 (U.S. median for this major: $52,520 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $47,000 (U.S. median $26,130)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,230

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.08 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,290 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 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $18,041 | $73,607 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $20,149 | $82,208 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,207 | $115,085 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $56,667 | $231,201 | 12.3 years |

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

## Social Sciences at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $51,290 | $47,000 | $39,949 | 86% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $60,350 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $58,770 LA, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,750 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $59,850 LA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $47,980 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $52,600 LA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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