Graduates of University of New Orleans earn median earnings of $56,037 four years after enrollment, placing University of New Orleans in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,372 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Orleans in the 52.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #945 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's focus on Business, which accounts for 27% of graduates. Biology, General is the largest program with 107 graduates earning median earnings of $52,671, and Azimuth ranks the program #236 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #262 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 99 graduates earning $56,058, while Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ranks #73 nationally with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,023.
Graduates of University of New Orleans earn median earnings of $56,037 four years after enrollment, placing University of New Orleans in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,372 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Orleans in the 52.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #945 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's focus on Business, which accounts for 27% of graduates. Biology, General is the largest program with 107 graduates earning median earnings of $52,671, and Azimuth ranks the program #236 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #262 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 99 graduates earning $56,058, while Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ranks #73 nationally with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,023.
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Graduates of University of New Orleans earn median earnings of $56,037 four years after enrollment, placing University of New Orleans in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,372 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Orleans in the 52.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #945 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's focus on Business, which accounts for 27% of graduates. Biology, General is the largest program with 107 graduates earning median earnings of $52,671, and Azimuth ranks the program #236 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #262 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 99 graduates earning $56,058, while Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ranks #73 nationally with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,023.
Program mix and student pathways explain much of the earnings story.
University of New Orleans's program mix is anchored in Business, with additional enrollment across liberal arts, social sciences, and applied professional fields. The largest programs by graduate count are Biology, General, Business Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies, followed by Accounting and Psychology, General. This concentration in business and applied fields shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and connects graduates to New Orleans's finance, hospitality, and commerce sectors. The strongest financial outcomes cluster in Business-adjacent and technical fields. Computer Science leads the institution for four-year earnings, with graduates earning median earnings of $99,548 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #109 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering follows, with graduates earning median earnings of $95,630, and Azimuth ranks it #106 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mechanical Engineering and Accounting round out the higher-earning tier, with median earnings of $91,435 and $59,301 respectively — both reflecting direct-to-workforce pathways with consistent regional demand. The highest aggregate return at University of New Orleans is anchored by Biology, General, which combines meaningful cohort scale with solid four-year earnings, making it the program with the broadest economic footprint at the institution. Across 29 programs serving roughly 1,010 students annually, the university's strongest outcomes are concentrated in business, finance, and applied professional fields — areas well aligned with the labor-market demand visible in the supply and demand for college graduates framework. For context on how Azimuth evaluates program rankings, see how Azimuth evaluates programs.
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Graduates of University of New Orleans earn median earnings of $56,037 four years after enrollment, placing University of New Orleans in the 30.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,372 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New Orleans in the 52.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New Orleans #945 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.2 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's focus on Business, which accounts for 27% of graduates. Biology, General is the largest program with 107 graduates earning median earnings of $52,671, and Azimuth ranks the program #236 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #262 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 99 graduates earning $56,058, while Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ranks #73 nationally with 80 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,023.
