Loyola University New Orleans
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How strong are the academics at Loyola University New Orleans?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
48%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Loyola New Orleans has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
159
10-19
297
20-29
217
30-39
52
40-49
12
50-99
5

Honors Programs

Loyola University New Orleans has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Loyola New Orleans' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Loyola University New Orleans:

80%
First-year retention rate
48%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $45,304. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$45,304
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Loyola University New Orleans' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Criminology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
19.6
30.88
42.16
53.44
64.72
76

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Neuroscience 4
  • Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 2
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24
  • Finance, General 19
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 9
  • Finance, General 9
  • Accounting 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • Business Administration and Management, General 3
  • Business Statistics 2
  • Business/Managerial Economics 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Business Statistics 1
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 29
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 29
  • Journalism 18
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 4
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 20
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 3
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 16
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 4
  • General Literature 3
  • Creative Writing 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 1
  • Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
  • Latin Language and Literature 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
  • Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 19
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 7
  • Public Health, General 4
History
  • History, General 21
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 0
  • Computational Mathematics 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 7
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 7
  • Natural Sciences 1
  • Cognitive Science, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 4
  • Environmental Studies 4
  • Environmental Studies 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy, Other 9
  • Philosophy, Other 3
  • Christian Studies 1
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Analytical Chemistry 0
  • Forensic Chemistry 0
  • Organic Chemistry 0
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 76
  • Psychology, General 1
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 1
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 47
  • Political Science and Government, General 26
  • Sociology, General 13
  • Economics, General 1
  • Development Economics and International Development 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Management 23
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 20
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 15
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other 14
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
  • Music Technology 11
  • Musical Theatre 9
  • Voice and Opera 8
  • Music, General 7
  • Jazz/Jazz Studies 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 2
  • Musical Theatre 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 1
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
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