Tulane School of Professional Advancement
Accessible, Affordable, Accelerated Degrees for Working Adults
A Tulane Degree Is Within Reach
A Tulane degree changes things. It changes what you can do, what you can earn, and what's possible for you and your family. At the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, that degree is within reach.
We are Tulane — the same academic rigor, the same globally recognized credential, the same powerful network — delivered online, at a price point designed for working adults who are ready to move their careers forward.
Our programs are built for you: professionals balancing careers, families, and ambitions. You won't just earn a degree. You'll build a portfolio of real-world work, gain credentials aligned to your industry, and excel with the support of a dedicated career advisor. Many of our faculty are practitioners — experts working in the fields they teach — so what you learn directly connects to your work now and in the future.
As a university rooted in community with a rich legacy of service, this spirit carries into every program we offer. We believe education is a form of service, and that the work you do here will flow outward into the communities where you live and work. The path to Tulane is within reach. Join us.
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Our programs do not require recommendation letters or standardized test scores to enroll, so you can complete your application sooner. Begin your program when it’s best for you with your choice of five start dates per year.
At just $600 per credit hour for bachelor’s completion programs and $900 per credit hour for graduate degrees, our programs provide affordable access to a Tulane degree. Tuition discounts and financial aid are also available.
To support your degree attainment, we grant academic course credit for your life and work experience. Once you’re in the program, you’ll build career skills through interactive assignments based on real-world scenarios.
Online Degrees and Certificates
Online Degrees and Certificates
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers flexible online degree and certificate programs designed for working professionals and adult learners. Whether you are advancing in your current field or preparing for a new career, our online programs provide the flexibility to help you achieve your educational and professional goals.
Discover online master's degree programs from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Find the graduate program that aligns with your educational and professional goals.
Complete your bachelor's degree with flexible programs from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, designed for transfer students, working adults and learners with prior experience.
Expand your skills with a flexible online certificate from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. Explore undergraduate, graduate and professional certificates designed to support your career goals.
“The School of Professional Advancement was intentional about making sure that people who have not had an opportunity before, can get the opportunity to compete.”
Extending the Heart of New Orleans
Our online programs draw inspiration from Tulane’s rich cultural and intellectual environment, fostering a unique educational experience that extends New Orleans’ spirit of resilience, courage, innovation, audacity, and creativity to the global community.
The next start date is approaching! Applications are due one week before classes begin. Contact us to learn more about online programs at the School of Professional Advancement.
Fall Term 1 Start Date: August 17, 2026
Fall Term II Start Date: October 18, 2026
Spring Term I Start Date: January 11, 2027
Spring Term II Start Date: March 15, 2027
Summer Term Start Date: May 17, 2027