Top Ranked Programs
Southern University At New Orleans anchors its program portfolio in Security & Protective Services, a signature that reflects the institution's mission-driven focus on public service and workforce readiness in the New Orleans region. The largest programs by enrollment are Criminal Justice with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,723, followed by Business Administration with 34 graduates, General Studies with 28 graduates, Education, General, and Social Work with 27 graduates. Across 13 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. The highest-earning programs at Southern University At New Orleans reflect the institution's strength in applied professional fields. Social Work leads with median 4-year earnings of $49,709 from 27 graduates, followed by Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services at $47,390, Health Administration at $44,788, Criminal Justice at $44,723, and Biology, General at $44,350. These earnings patterns underscore how Southern University At New Orleans positions graduates for stable, career-focused pathways in fields where regional and national demand remains strong. The concentration in Business at 13% and Education at 11% reflects Southern University At New Orleans's identity as a public university serving New Orleans and Louisiana with direct workforce alignment. Many of these programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the labor market directly and earnings reflect immediate professional outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Southern University At New Orleans's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in public service, protective services, and applied professional sectors.