Tulane University Reviews

"I wish I could give the Tulane University School of Social Work a 0. That would be more accurate. Actually, a negative number would be the most accurate, as having completed this master’s program was a significant detriment to my life. It had a negative impact and therefore should receive a negative score. I am much worse off professionally and just generally in life for having done this program.If you want to become a therapist RUN FROM THIS PROGRAM. I ended up being charged over $100k and never once, and I am not exaggerating here, not once did I learn a single thing about therapy, being a therapist, modalities of therapy, nothing, nada, zilch. My GPA is almost a perfect 4.0 too (3.95). I'm saying that to show that clearly, I understand the information being taught. So, the fact that I learned exactly nothing at any point during this program is not because I was not paying attention or not grasping the information. Also, maybe I shouldn’t be able to breeze through the whole 4 semesters with that kind of score. Graduate school should be pushing us and challenging our ideas and capabilities, not simple weekly essays on how being inclusive and understanding is obviously a good thing. This was my life's most exceptional waste of time and money, by far. I have discussed our classes and curriculum with several professionals working as social workers as well as other mental health professionals. They are shocked at the complete neglect of any clinical training involved. Each one I have spoken to says that mock therapy sessions and role-playing were major components of their education. NOT ONCE EVER did I do any sort of mock therapy or role play as a mental health clinician of any sort. NEVER ONCE, NOT EVER, NOT EVEN FOR A MOMENT. I am now currently treating a patient caseload of about 35 patients having been entirely taught through my own curious reading and YouTube. There was not even a serious attempt at preparing us for clinical therapy.Also, keep in mind that future employers will not care at all about what school issued your degree. I should have paid more attention to this before choosing a school. That part is my fault, but let me tell you so that you do not make the same mistake. You can get a FAR SUPERIOR education that will carry equal weight on a resume for 1/3rd of the cost that Tulane Charges. Those are just a few of the issues I and my classmates have had with this horrible master’s program, but I doubt I’m allowed the number of characters to this them all here. So that is where I will leave it. In closing, be kind to the future you. Save $60k+ and maybe actually learn something by attending a different school. I wish you and your education the absolute best!Read Less"

"This program is god awful. They have a fixed curriculum and don’t even put full sentences in their tests/prompts. They lie to you about getting the field placement of your choice. They scam money for Heath insurance. Very problematic for a social work school. Lots of discriminatory texts used."

"Don't waste your money, the Fast Track MBA program is a scam and the elective courses are only slightly better. Unprofessional teachers who have no business teaching or structuring coursework are in charge, probably because no one else will take the job. The amount of constructive feedback given is negligible and the student's best interest is not a priority. You will pay tens of thousands of dollars and regret every minute of this degree if you pursue it here, despite what the website says. You will NOT receive an "MBA TARGETED TO YOUR SPECIFIC INTERESTS" or have a positive experience trying to achieve your goals with the "DISTINGUISHED FACULTY." The graduate school is a nepotistic cesspool of fraudulent claims and academic malpractice. I wish someone would have told me this before I signed away my soul.Read Less"

"I felt my degree program was very well organized and easy regarding flow of courses to complete. It was not difficult determining which courses needed to be taken and classes were available at appropriate times. My general school adviser was not that great but the resources I needed to determine my steps were readily available for me to research and plan my courses on my own. Quality of the courses were great. I felt the teachers taught up to date, relevant information in an easy to understand way. Even when the material was difficult, material given was easy to follow later on outside of class during studying. I definitely believe my education lived up the standards I've heard about it. The college itself has a comfortable clean environment, lots of outdoor space, greenery which is nice for walking to class or studying outside. There is a great variety of eating options whether with the dining room buffet, the LBC where many chain restaurants are accessible, or even several local restaurants right outside of campus. The school was also very good about offering fun events like cram jam which had music and ice cream before finals, music on the quad every Wednesday, outdoor movies. There were great stress relievers and ways to meet new people. Overall, I enjoyed my experience there and would recommend others considering it on their list of schools.Read Less"

"The education was great if you really study. My cohort had a few bad eggs filled with outrage and pettiness, who prevented free exchange of ideas without judgment. They showed up late to class, were always on their phones, and only joined in the discussion to take it over and decide what was acceptable to say or believe. They bullied anyone who didn't share their exact perspective. For a profession that demands empathy and unconditional positive regard, many classmates refused to see their peers as people with a righteous mission they were willing to incur almost $100k in debt so that they could better help people. Instead, they often did whatever they could to victimize others while claiming to be victims. It was shocking to see and experience, especially in a program for social work. Maybe it'd make a little more sense in an MBA program? Social workers shouldn't behave like this.Read Less"

"Tulane University School of Public provides practical experiences to prepare its students towards improving health outcomes, both domestically and internationally, through a collaborative effort. Additionally, it's community health sciences department honors cultural humility, where investing in community perspectives can enhance overall health, cultural competency, and trust."

"Tulane gave me a wonderful opportunity to earn a master's degree while I worked there, gaining work experience."

"Tulane is a wonderful school, and really goes out of their way to support their students. I loved how small the school was, as it allowed for small class sizes and individualized attention. Being located in New Orleans was also a plus, with lots of things to do, eat, and see!"

"Great school in a nice location in New Orleans, but a bit pricey"

"Tulane was an interesting experience. I don't think there's a better place to study a subject like social work, the city of New Orleans has huge health and wealth disparities. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Tulane again."

"Tulane has an excellent school of public health, well integrated with the school of medicine."

"Very accommodating for working students in the part time program"

"I think the program prepared me well for the workplace, but I didn't feel like they helped me truly find what was the right fit for me. I think the classes were a little large, and there would have been more opportunities if there had been less of us."

"Tulane University is a wonderful resource with experienced and well connected professors but you need to seek out the advice and connections and assistance."

"Great opportunity to expand your financial knowledge base. The teachers are smart, and the community is active."

"Tulane University has an excellent reputation within Louisiana. I learned so much both in and out of the classroom. I do think it is overpriced however."

"Tulane university is a top-tier university with an outstanding record of preparing students for future career paths. As a result of hiring well trained professors, Tulane has received several awards for having one of the best medical and science departments with the likes of several nobel laureates being present as faculty ; additionally, the liberal arts school is known for producing well trained journalist, authors, and mathematicians. John Kennedy Toole, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Confederacy of Dunces, was a product of the vigorous and challenging process at Tulane university, and this is evident with his world acclaimed work. Furthermore, the business school is ranked amongst one of the most respected in the country. Several course and entrepreneurial workshops prepare student to be accustomed to pressure environments. David Filo, co-founder of Yahoo!, worked with several of his classmates and professors at Tulane to harness and sharpen his skills at businessRead Less"

"Tulane University is an extraordinary institution that provides top notch education as well as supportive faculty available bot inside and outside of the classroom. There are opportunities to advance your career outside of the curriculum, and professors/advisers are happy to help students accomplish their goals."

"Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine was an excellent choice for me and my educational needs. The faculty was supportive and the curriculum was rigorous which properly prepared me for my career. I would highly recommend this school to others. Great experience!"

"Tulane offered a quality education but at a heavy cost. I do not regret my time at Tulane but I wish I had been smarter about ways to lessen the financial burden."