Southern University at New Orleans: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern University at New Orleans at a glance

• 1,055

  students enrolled

• 314

  degrees and certificates a year

• 13%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,810

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,484 in state, $13,384 out of state

• $29,148

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,042

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern University at New Orleans reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern University at New Orleans

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orleans Parish, where the college is.

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• 339

  open professional jobs

• 42

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Orleans Parish

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $55,339

  median household income

  Orleans Parish

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, security & protective services, psychology, which lead to programs (11 open), administration (5 open), human resources (14 open), research (4 open).

Hiring most: Tulane University (67), LCMC Health (19), Caesars Entertainment (11), The Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund (7), Hilton Worldwide Holdings (6), Saronic (6), Entergy (5), Legends / ASM Global (5).

What they hire for: Finance (47), Engineering (46), Operations (42), Sales (35), Clinical (15), Legal (15). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: New Orleans Workforce Development Board.

• New Orleans American Job Center- Job1 and Job 1Youth Works CenterNew Orleans · 504-658-4500 · Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-2:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern University at New Orleans?

Southern University at New Orleans enrolls about 1,055 students and is a public 4-year institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awards about 314 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern University at New Orleans?

13% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern University at New Orleans graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,148 six years after entry and $34,042 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern University at New Orleans offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern University at New Orleans reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern University at New Orleans?

339 open professional jobs are listed in Orleans Parish, 42 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Tulane University has the most openings.