International Business at Tulane University of Louisiana

Tulane's international business program delivers solid first-year earnings of $55,509—about $2,800 above Louisiana's median and $5,600 above the national benchmark. With debt of $21,500, graduates face manageable repayments of roughly $240 monthly, consuming just 5% of take-home pay. That 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio puts this program in reasonable territory, though it's worth noting the debt runs slightly higher than Louisiana's median for this major.

The small sample size here (fewer than 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably in either direction, so they're more of a snapshot than a reliable trend. What's more telling is the broader context: Tulane's 15% admission rate and high SAT scores suggest you're paying for a selective brand, yet the outcomes don't dramatically outpace what Louisiana State delivers in the same field. The earnings advantage over LSU is modest at best, and you'd need to weigh whether Tulane's premium sticker price (and likely higher total debt for most families) justifies that difference.

For families comfortable with private school costs and drawn to Tulane's network in international business, the debt burden here won't be crushing. But if cost is a primary concern, this program doesn't present a compelling financial argument over less expensive Louisiana alternatives.