1. [College research](/) 2. / 3. [University of New Orleans](/school/university-of-new-orleans/) 4. / 5. Programs & majors brief Programs & majors brief Copy linkPrint brief # University of New Orleans Majors & Programs Updated October 1, 2026 [Overview](/school/university-of-new-orleans/)[Cost & aid](/school/university-of-new-orleans/cost/)[Outcomes](/school/university-of-new-orleans/outcomes/)[Admissions](/school/university-of-new-orleans/admissions/)Majors[Similar schools](/school/university-of-new-orleans/similar/) **On this page**+ ## Which majors earn the most at University of New Orleans? The highest-earning programs at University of New Orleans are in engineering and computer science, and they are not the largest by degrees awarded. Computer Science graduates earn a median of $99,548 four years after completion, from 55 degrees awarded a year. [Azimuth ranks](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) the program #109 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions in its field. Electrical Engineering (#155) and Mechanical Engineering (#111) follow, with medians of $95,630 and $91,435 from 38 and 40 degrees awarded. The largest program, Biology, awards 107 degrees and posts a median of $52,671, ranking #237 nationally. The highest-earning program's median is nearly twice that of the largest program. The highest-earning programs award fewer degrees than the largest program. ### Major mix · each dot ≈ 1% of completions Share of reported completions in the bachelor’s programs included here. Each dot represents approximately 1% of those completions. Counts are credentials, not unique students; excluded programs are not zero activity. - Business**272 · 26.9%** - Engineering**118 · 11.7%** - Biological sciences**107 · 10.6%** - Visual and performing arts**99 · 9.8%** - Interdisciplinary studies**80 · 7.9%** - Other**334 · 33.1%** Find a field Sort programsLargest programsHighest four-year earningsBest national field rankProgram name 29 of 29 programs shown Four-year earnings · first six matching programs **Computer Science 55 degrees awarded** $99,548 **Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 38 degrees awarded** $95,630 **Mechanical Engineering 40 degrees awarded** $91,435 **Civil Engineering 21 degrees awarded** $80,704 **Accounting and Related Services 80 degrees awarded** $59,301 **Business Administration, Management and Operations 99 degrees awarded** $56,058 Each bar is a field’s median. Program size counts degrees awarded, not unique people or the earnings sample. Compare all matching programs Reported bachelor’s programs · earnings, program size and field ranks | Program | Degrees awarded | 4-yr earnings | Field rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Computer Science | 55 | $99,548 | #109 | | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 38 | $95,630 | #155 | | Mechanical Engineering | 40 | $91,435 | #111 | | Civil Engineering | 21 | $80,704 | #123 | | Accounting and Related Services | 80 | $59,301 | #228 | | Business Administration, Management and Operations | 99 | $56,058 | #294 | | Finance and Financial Management Services | 29 | $54,153 | #209 | | Biology, General | 107 | $52,671 | #237 | | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 24 | $51,652 | #110 | | Marketing | 46 | $51,474 | #201 | | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 80 | $49,023 | #73 | | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences small degree count | 19 | $48,987 | — | | History small degree count | 18 | $46,315 | — | | English Language and Literature, General small degree count | 18 | $40,424 | — | | Hospitality Administration/Management small degree count | 18 | $39,391 | — | | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 | $39,243 | #214 | | Psychology, General | 75 | $37,747 | #335 | | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 68 | $28,807 | #130 | | Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | $26,737 | — | | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering small degree count | 19 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Mathematics small degree count | 7 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Philosophy small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Chemistry small degree count | 16 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Political Science and Government small degree count | 14 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Sociology small degree count | 14 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Urban Studies/Affairs small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Anthropology small degree count | 5 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Music small degree count | 9 | Too few graduates to report | — | | Public Health | 28 | Too few graduates to report | — | [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) · [How to evaluate program rankings](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## What are the largest programs at University of New Orleans? Ten largest programs by degrees awarded **Biology, General** 107 **Business Administration, Management and Operations** 99 **Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other** 80 **Accounting and Related Services** 80 **Psychology, General** 75 **Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft** 68 **Computer Science** 55 **Marketing** 46 **Mechanical Engineering** 40 **Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering** 38 Counts describe degrees awarded in the reporting period, not current enrollment. [Program data and definitions](#page-sources) ## How do University of New Orleans majors rank nationally? ### National program rankings 1. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Included by program size**#73** 2. Computer Science Included by program size**#109** 3. Mechanical Engineering Included by program size**#111** 4. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Included by program size**#130** 5. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Included by program size**#155** 6. Marketing Included by program size**#201** 7. Accounting and Related Services Included by program size**#228** 8. Biology, General Included by program size**#237** 9. Business Administration, Management and Operations Included by program size**#294** 10. Psychology, General Included by program size**#335** Programs ranked in the national top 50, supplemented by the largest ranked programs when needed to show ten. Fewer appear when fewer ranks are reported. Each rank compares bachelor’s programs in the same field; field sizes differ. [How Azimuth compares programs across colleges](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) ## Further analysis At University of New Orleans, the largest share of bachelor's degrees falls in Business, followed by Engineering and Biological Sciences. Business accounts for 26.9% of degrees awarded, Engineering for 11.7%, and Biological Sciences for 10.6%. [Azimuth ranks](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/) programs by four-year earnings among federally aided completers, median debt, and cohort size rather than reputation. Of the bachelor's programs here, 19 publish four-year earnings data and 14 carry a national rank. Computer Science reports the highest four-year earnings at $99,548, and Azimuth ranks it #109 within its field. The strongest national rank belongs to Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, at #73 within its field, with median earnings of $49,023. ## Data & methodology Sources and reporting periods: [methodology](/methodology/). Analysis and methodology by [Daniel Rogers](/about/#founder), founder of College Azimuth. Explanatory text is AI-assisted drafting checked against those figures; it is not an additional data source. Figure notes link to sources and limitations. [About College Azimuth](/about/).