All UNO majors by area
- Business & Finance · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Engineering · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $41,540 | $59,301 | $18,069 |
| Business Administration | $38,299 | $56,058 | $26,433 |
| Finance | $34,989 | $54,153 | $27,469 |
| Marketing | $32,624 | $51,474 | $18,324 |
| Hospitality Management | $27,878 | $39,391 | $23,905 |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,645 | $49,023 | $26,402 |
| History | — | $46,315 | — |
| English | $20,265 | $40,424 | $23,125 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $33,784 | $52,671 | $22,500 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $48,987 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $78,215 | $95,630 | $29,312 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,968 | $91,435 | $19,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,119 | $80,704 | $21,750 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $21,504 | $28,807 | $21,987 |
| Studio Art | — | $26,737 | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,262 | $39,243 | $25,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,905 | $51,652 | $24,514 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $69,204 | $99,548 | $16,604 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
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
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UNO students earn a median $47,872 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of Louisiana colleges we cover. 38% graduate within six years.
UNO majors questions
How many majors does UNO offer?
University of New Orleans offers 35 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at UNO?
Computer Science graduates from University of New Orleans earn a median $99,548 four years after graduating, the highest of the 19 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $16,604.
Which UNO majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $26,737 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 University of New Orleans overview