All SUNO majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,777 | $44,226 | $55,541 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | $44,788 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | $54,647 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $44,350 | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $40,173 | $42,068 | $38,319 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SUNO students earn a median $34,042 ten years after starting college, more than 4% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 13% graduate within six years.
SUNO majors questions
How many majors does SUNO offer?
Southern University at New Orleans offers 20 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at SUNO?
Social Work graduates from Southern University at New Orleans earn a median $49,709 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $42,000.
Which SUNO majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $39,139 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Southern University at New Orleans overview