Academic Life at University of New Orleans

Academics at a Glance

Academics are the heart of the college experience. This overview pulls together the essentials of academic life at University of New Orleans: its faculty, its majors and fields of study, and its online learning options.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

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

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of New Orleans is about average at 18 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 65% of instructors full time, University of New Orleans is 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 report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at University of New Orleans can choose from 56 majors with reported graduates spanning 21 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of New Orleans are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of New Orleans, measured by graduates, are listed below.

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

More to Consider

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

• Looking for flexibility? University of New Orleans may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,684 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of New Orleans retains and graduates its students — 67% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of New Orleans.

Continue Your Research at University of New Orleans

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of New Orleans — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at University of New Orleans — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of New Orleans — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at University of New Orleans — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at University of New Orleans — regional and program accreditation status