Information Science/Studies at Southern University at New Orleans

Information Science programs across the nation show first-year earnings around $58,000, which is where comparable programs suggest Southern University at New Orleans graduates might land. With estimated debt of $25,000—notably lower than both the national median ($25,750) and Louisiana's median ($30,000) for this degree—the financial picture looks more manageable than many alternatives. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 means graduates would owe less than half their first-year salary, a threshold that typically allows for reasonable repayment timelines.

What makes this harder to evaluate is that we're working entirely with estimates drawn from peer programs nationwide, since SUNO's actual graduate outcomes aren't publicly reported due to small sample sizes. The $58,000 figure represents what information science bachelor's graduates typically earn, not verified data from this specific program. Louisiana has only five schools offering this major, and none have reported outcomes data either, which limits our ability to assess how SUNO's program performs within the state's market.

The relatively affordable debt load works in this program's favor, especially for a school where 45% of students receive Pell grants. If the actual outcomes align with these national patterns, graduates would start with a salary that makes the debt serviceable. The risk is that without program-specific data, you're betting on SUNO's version of this degree matching the national standard—reasonable, but unconfirmed.