Inside Academics at Loyola University New Orleans

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Loyola University New Orleans — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Loyola University New Orleans:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Loyola University New Orleans is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Loyola University New Orleans employs 60% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Loyola University New Orleans offers 53 majors with reported completions across 19 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Loyola University New Orleans are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Loyola University New Orleans.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Loyola University New Orleans:

• Looking for flexibility? Loyola University New Orleans may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,411 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (80% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Loyola University New Orleans

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Loyola University New Orleans — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Loyola University New Orleans — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Loyola University New Orleans — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Loyola University New Orleans — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Loyola University New Orleans — regional and program accreditation status