Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,812 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $52,927 ten years after enrollment, which is 30% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 63.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.04x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,696 per year. The most popular programs include Law, Psychology, Arts & Entertainment Management, Criminology, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,927
Graduation Rate
63.3%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$23,696
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.56x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.04x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,812
Admission Rate
93.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
80.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$49,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,440
Pell Grant Rate
37.3%
Federal Loan Rate
53.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$20,131
Income $30K–$48K
$21,956
Income $48K–$75K
$22,042
Income $110K+
$29,072
Student Demographics
Women
64.3%
White
44.2%
Black
21.0%
Hispanic
21.1%
Asian
3.0%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
65.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education — Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Preaccredited)
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar — Law (LAW) - Professional schools (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs — Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (63)
Bachelor (38)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $49,380 | 85 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | $42,089 | 69 |
| Criminology | $58,058 | 50 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 41 |
| Marketing | $53,481 | 36 |
| Biology | Not reported | 33 |
| Finance | Not reported | 33 |
| Public Relations | $53,240 | 24 |
| Political Science | $59,909 | 23 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 20 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $46,374 | 18 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Music | $39,658 | 17 |
| History | Not reported | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 14 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Philosophy | Not reported | 12 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 11 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 10 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 9 |
| Neuroscience | Not reported | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 8 |
| Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | $69,590 | 8 |
| International Business | Not reported | 8 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Information Systems | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 3 |
Master (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $92,654 | 50 |
| Registered Nursing | $118,315 | 49 |
| Mental Health Services | $51,296 | 35 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Not reported | 27 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 19 |
| Criminology | Not reported | 16 |
| Legal Studies | Not reported | 14 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 3 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $81,071 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing | $138,646 | Not reported |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Not reported | 187 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 12 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Not reported | 8 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Economics | Bachelor | 2 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Cell Biology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Health | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's English Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Louisiana
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