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

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 159939, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-orleans/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,243
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $37,747 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,375 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in LA: 15 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (17 colleges, $43,011): -$5,264
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,221

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $37,747 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 | 9.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,506 | $47,592 | 9.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,222 | $59,896 | 11.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $76,747 | 14.6 years |
| 110k+ | $17,504 | $79,293 | 15.1 years |

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

## Psychology at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $60,260 | $22,250 | $39,949 | 86% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $51,675 | $21,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | $49,380 | $26,750 | $23,696 | 59% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $44,574 | $25,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $44,492 | $26,959 | $13,606 | 43% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $44,255 | $25,750 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $44,069 | $27,000 | $7,065 | 34% |
| Grambling State University | $43,561 | $38,475 | $19,809 | 36% |
| Nicholls State University | $43,011 | $23,250 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $41,901 | $35,000 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $41,901 | $35,000 | not reported | not reported |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $40,731 | $28,000 | $7,022 | 38% |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $39,139 | $47,500 | $14,810 | 13% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $37,998 | $24,784 | $13,154 | 45% |
| University of New Orleans | $37,747 | $24,375 | $12,384 | 38% |
| Louisiana Tech University | $37,473 | $22,750 | $11,864 | 64% |
| McNeese State University | $37,416 | $25,000 | $12,493 | 47% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $47,980 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $52,600 LA, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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