How much money do Loyola University New Orleans graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $37,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $50,600 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 Loyola University-New Orleans graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management with a median starting salary of $15,200 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $87,900 followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) at $55,900 and Law (Doctoral Degree) who earn $41,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Loyola University 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 |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) | $87,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) | $55,900 |
| Law (Doctoral Degree) | $41,800 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor’s Degree) | $15,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159656 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Loyola University New Orleans.