Computer Science at Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane's computer science graduates earn $90,828 their first year out—far above Louisiana's median of $60,486 and ranking in the state's 95th percentile. That's a $30,000 premium over the typical Louisiana CS grad and even surpasses the University of New Orleans, the state's next-best program, by more than $20,000. Nationally, these earnings place Tulane in the 86th percentile, meaning graduates are out-earning peers at most other computer science programs across the country.

The debt picture is reasonable at $19,000, yielding a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.21—manageable by any standard. One catch: the sample size is small (under 30 graduates), so individual outliers could be skewing these figures either way. But given Tulane's selective admissions (15% acceptance rate) and strong academic profile, the earnings advantage likely reflects the school's recruiting network and student caliber rather than statistical noise.

For Louisiana families, this program offers exceptional in-state value if your child can gain admission. The earnings premium over other Louisiana schools would offset Tulane's higher tuition within a few years, and the selective environment suggests strong career support. Just be aware these numbers may shift as more data becomes available.