by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tulane University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Tulane University highly for social sciences, placing at #91 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 91 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 14 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 193 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at Tulane University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 392 |
| Master’s | 26 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This social sciences area of study at Tulane University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 142 |
| Economics | 108 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 53 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Anthropology | 40 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 18 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tulane University of Louisiana handed out 392 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Tulane University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Tulane University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 18 |
