How much money do Southern University at New Orleans graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $25,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $31,600 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for SUNO graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Criminal Justice and Corrections with a median starting salary of $24,900 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $37,600 followed by Social Work (Master's Degree) at $36,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Southern University at New Orleans graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) | $37,600 |
| Social Work (Master's Degree) | $36,300 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,900 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160630 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Southern University at New Orleans.