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Finance and Financial Management Services at Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $77,806/yr (41% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 3.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #187 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$968K	$910K	$772K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.5x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$262,152

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$175,756

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$109,495

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $77,806 put Tulane University of Louisiana's Finance and Financial Management Services program 41% above the national median of $55,340 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Finance and Financial Management Services's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $77,806 far exceeding the $21,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #187 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs, Tulane University of Louisiana scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $77,806 to $109,495 over five years — a 41% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana's 15% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, enrolling 7,759 students in New Orleans, LA. The average net cost of $175,756 over four years represents a 33% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Finance and Financial Management Services at Tulane University of Louisiana?

This program scores 74/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Finance and Financial Management Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Finance and Financial Management Services careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $772,085 in decade earnings vs $968,143 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →