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How strong are the academics at University of New Orleans?

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

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

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.

University of New Orleans has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of 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 University of 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 University of New Orleans:

70%
First-year retention rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $40,000. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$40,000
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Accounting
43.6
52.48
61.36
70.24
79.12
88

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 83
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 56
  • Accounting 51
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 37
  • Finance, General 35
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10
  • Construction Management, General 2
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 41
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 23
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 46
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 32
  • Civil Engineering, General 21
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 10
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 20
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Health Services Administration 0
History
  • History, General 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 88
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 19
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 15
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 54
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 12
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Urban Studies/Affairs 9
  • Anthropology, General 5
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 26
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 21
  • Music, General 5
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
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