Health Sciences at Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,553/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 2.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #129 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $578K $574K $525K
Earnings Multiple 2.2x 2.2x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 26 25 25

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
$26,125
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,116
49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Tulane University of Louisiana's Health Sciences graduates start at $39,553/yr — above the $36,567 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The financial case is thin at 2.2x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Sciences's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,125 represents roughly 8 months of the $39,553 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #129 of 156 Health Sciences programs, Tulane University of Louisiana falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $39,553 to $59,116 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Tulane University of Louisiana

Only 15% of applicants gain admission to Tulane University of Louisiana, reflecting elite selectivity, 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

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at Tulane University of Louisiana?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $524,838 in decade earnings vs $577,510 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →