Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of New Orleans, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 51st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of New Orleans
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,204 | $99,548 | -7% | #174 of 349 | #91 | $12,577 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,215 | $95,630 | -5% | #173 of 258 | #39 | $24,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,968 | $91,435 | -1% | #149 of 318 | #33 | $13,375 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,119 | $80,704 | -7% | #187 of 233 | #34 | $11,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,540 | $59,301 | -22% | #729 of 796 | #559 | $14,475 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,299 | $56,058 | -18% | #933 of 1176 | #640 | $19,683 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $34,989 | $54,153 | -35% | #444 of 452 | #422 | $18,243 |
| Biology | $33,784 | $52,671 | -8% | #605 of 841 | #305 | $16,743 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,905 | $51,652 | +9% | #179 of 680 | #26 | $18,744 |
| Marketing | $32,624 | $51,474 | -26% | #487 of 516 | #422 | $17,450 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,645 | $49,023 | -12% | #164 of 207 | #85 | $15,874 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $48,987 | -19% | #129 of 138 | #103 | — |
| History | — | $46,315 | -9% | #341 of 459 | #148 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $20,265 | $40,424 | -17% | #494 of 576 | #356 | $18,983 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $27,878 | $39,391 | -31% | #136 of 137 | #130 | $17,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,262 | $39,243 | -28% | #598 of 610 | #556 | $18,668 |
| Psychology | $21,243 | $37,747 | -26% | #1009 of 1027 | #916 | $14,960 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21,504 | $28,807 | -28% | #250 of 255 | #222 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $26,737 | -35% | #420 of 423 | #403 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $10,926 |
| Room | $6,160 | |
| Board | $5,602 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,570 | $33,406 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,768 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,045 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,955 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,481 |
| $110,001+ | $15,674 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology