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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Southern University at New Orleans

This page shows median first-year earnings for SUNO graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $25,200 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $31,600. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Criminal Justice and Corrections, with median first-year earnings of $24,900 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $37,600 , followed by Social Work (Master's Degree) at $36,300 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Southern University at New Orleans graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Southern University at New Orleans graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160630.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026