Tulane University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Tulane University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
82%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Tulane has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
338
10-19
662
20-29
248
30-39
151
40-49
106
50-99
110
100+
14
Honors Programs
Tulane University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Tulane's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Tulane University:
94%
First-year retention rate
82%
4-year grad rate
89%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $48,500. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.
$48,500
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Tulane University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Finance, General
Psychology, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
117.6
142.08
166.56
191.04
215.52
240
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 18
- Architecture 17
- Real Estate Development 14
- Real Estate Development 3
Area
- Latin American Studies 3
- African Studies 2
- Asian Studies/Civilization 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- Chinese Studies 1
- African Studies 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
- Chinese Studies 0
- Japanese Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience 145
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 37
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
- Biochemistry 5
- Neuroscience 4
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other 0
- Neurobiology and Behavior 0
Business
- Finance, General 240
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 106
- Business Administration and Management, General 81
- Business Administration and Management, General 76
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 45
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 31
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 15
- Finance, General 9
- Business/Commerce, General 0
- Accounting 0
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Communication
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 138
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 38
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 9
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 4
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
- Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 36
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications 8
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 7
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
- Computer Science 0
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0
Education
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 14
Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 32
- Chemical Engineering 24
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 19
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 49
- English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 13
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- Linguistics 7
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 5
- French Language and Literature 4
- Linguistics 3
- French Language and Literature 3
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- Latin Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
- Italian Language and Literature 0
- Portuguese Language and Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 179
- Health and Wellness, General 23
- Health and Wellness, General 7
- Public Health, General 0
- Environmental Health 0
History
- History, General 24
- History, General 17
Homeland Security
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 13
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 11
Legal Professions And Studies
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 11
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 11
- Legal Studies 11
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 6
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 4
- General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 30
- Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 31
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 32
- Environmental Studies 29
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 19
- Philosophy 19
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 6
- Jewish/Judaic Studies 2
- Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 11
- Physics, General 8
- Chemistry, General 7
- Chemistry, General 1
- Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 210
- Psychology, General 41
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 88
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 84
- International Relations and Affairs 54
- Political Economy 50
- Sociology, General 47
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 39
- Anthropology, General 32
- Social Sciences, Other 29
- Political Science and Government, General 24
- Sociology, General 21
- Anthropology, General 15
- Development Economics and International Development 13
- Development Economics and International Development 10
- International Relations and Affairs 10
- Social Sciences, General 8
- Political Economy 4
- Social Sciences, General 1
- Economics, General 0
- Social Sciences, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 18
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 13
- Design and Visual Communications, General 9
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
- Dance, General 6
- Music, General 6
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Design and Visual Communications, General 3
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 2
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
- Music, Other 2
- Dance, General 1
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 1
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology 0
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