Physical Sciences at University of New Orleans
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, take a look at what University of New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of New Orleans sits in New Orleans, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Orleans
Distance learning is available at University of New Orleans. Among 6,501 students, 698 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of New Orleans
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Orleans’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #528 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #9 of 9 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of New Orleans
Students who complete University of New Orleans’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,288 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 4 years | $42,111 |
| 5 years | $42,590 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of New Orleans take home a median $42,111, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of New Orleans go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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