# University of New Orleans: English (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 159939, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,265
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,424 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in LA: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (7 colleges, $41,936): -$1,512
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,524

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,424 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,532 | $52,240 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,506 | $47,592 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,222 | $59,896 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $76,747 | 9.7 years |
| 110k+ | $17,504 | $79,293 | 10.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## English at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $57,752 | $20,652 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $49,464 | $21,625 | $19,151 | 69% |
| McNeese State University | $43,828 | not reported | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $41,936 | $25,340 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Nicholls State University | $41,459 | $27,625 | $12,947 | 54% |
| University of New Orleans | $40,424 | $23,125 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $39,235 | $22,250 | $13,154 | 45% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,750 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $59,850 LA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported New Orleans-Metairie, LA, not reported LA, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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