Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · 1,055 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,771 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,360 |
| All families (average) | $14,810 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $55,119 | +$20,769 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $44,723 | +$10,373 | clears the bar | $28,864 | 2.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $42,068 | +$7,718 | clears the bar | $29,808 | 3.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $53,762 | +$19,412 | clears the bar | $48,318 | 2.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,226 | +$9,876 | clears the bar | $36,000 | 3.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,709 | +$15,359 | clears the bar | $32,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,139 | +$4,789 | clears the bar | $28,125 | 5.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,350 | +$10,000 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $47,390 | +$13,040 | clears the bar | $35,250 | 2.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $44,788 | +$10,438 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 13% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.