Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Southern University at New Orleans, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,055 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,042 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 15.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $31,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.1x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,810 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Social Work, Information Science, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,042
Graduation Rate
15.6%
Median Debt
$31,000
Average Net Price
$14,810
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.57x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.1x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,055
Admission Rate
78.9%
Average SAT
944
Retention Rate
52.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,054
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,954
Pell Grant Rate
41.7%
Federal Loan Rate
39.1%
Student Demographics
Women
72.5%
White
2.4%
Black
89.7%
Hispanic
2.9%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
53.8%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (20)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $39,139 | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,068 | 41 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,723 | 23 |
| Social Work | $49,709 | 23 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,226 | 22 |
| Biology | $44,350 | 17 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $47,390 | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $44,788 | 10 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $55,119 | 40 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $53,762 | 16 |
| Museology | Not reported | 8 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Bachelor | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Master's Criminal Justice Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Colleges in Louisiana