Tulane Prioritizes Business Graduate Programs Over Others

Uneven support for graduate education raises concerns about Tulane's commitment to diverse academic futures

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A Tulane student reports that the university's graduate school fair heavily favored business programs over other graduate disciplines like law, science, and humanities. While Tulane actively promotes and supports its business graduate offerings, other graduate programs receive far less visibility and programming, leading to an uneven landscape that prioritizes business education over diverse academic futures.

Why it matters

This imbalance in graduate program support raises questions about Tulane's commitment to fostering a vibrant intellectual community and providing equitable opportunities for students across all academic fields. If Tulane wants to position itself as a leading research university, it needs to ensure that all graduate disciplines receive the same level of institutional backing and visibility.

The details

The student attended both a STEM-focused career fair and a graduate school fair at Tulane, and observed a stark contrast in attendance and program representation. The STEM fair was packed with eager students, while the graduate fair had fewer than 20 attendees and was dominated by Tulane's own business programs, with little representation from other graduate disciplines like law, science, or humanities. The student was disappointed to find that the graduate fair lacked diversity in the programs and schools represented.

  • In spring 2025, Tulane hosted the STEM-focused career fair and graduate school fair.
  • This academic year (2026-2027), Tulane has added two new graduate-focused events: a talk with current law students and a discussion of master's programs in the School of Science and Engineering.

The players

Tulane University

A private research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its strong business and professional programs.

A.B. Freeman School of Business

Tulane's business school, which the student says receives significant institutional support and promotion for its graduate programs.

Tulane Career Center

The university office responsible for hosting the STEM-focused career fair and graduate school fair that the student attended.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Why was there so much attention to business graduate programs and not much for other schools?”

— Bryce Oufnac, Tulane student (The Tulane Hullabaloo)

What’s next

Tulane has indicated it plans to expand its graduate program offerings and visibility, including adding new events focused on law and science/engineering master's degrees. However, the student argues the university needs to do more to ensure equitable support and promotion for all graduate disciplines, not just business.

The takeaway

Tulane's apparent prioritization of business graduate education over other academic fields raises concerns about the university's commitment to fostering a diverse intellectual community and providing equal opportunities for students across all disciplines. To position itself as a leading research institution, Tulane must work to elevate the visibility and support for graduate programs beyond just its business school.