Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 24.01

$25,777Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,226Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$36,000Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern University at New Orleans earn a median of $25,777 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $36,000, about 140% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$35,951$23,747
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$35,282$24,377
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport
$34,855$20,000
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$33,705$21,924
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$32,688$26,528
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria
$32,463$19,597
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$31,419$23,961
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$24,879$19,575

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Southern University at New Orleans make?

The median salary is $25,777 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.