University of Holy Cross: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Holy Cross at a glance

• 471

  students enrolled

• 200

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,635

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,040

• $46,296

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,316

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Holy Cross 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 University of Holy Cross

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 health professions, education, psychology, which lead to clinical (15 open), academic (6 open), programs (11 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 University of Holy Cross?

University of Holy Cross enrolls about 471 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awards about 200 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Holy Cross?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Holy Cross graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,296 six years after entry and $49,316 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Holy Cross offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Holy Cross 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 University of Holy Cross?

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.