Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie, LA 70002
About Herzing University-New Orleans
Herzing University-New Orleans is a private two-year college in Metairie, Louisiana, enrolling about 346 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $21,269 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,450. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (71.4%) and White (17.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Herzing University-New Orleans charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is 46% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 15.38%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,909.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Herzing University-New Orleans is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 334% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-New Orleans | $13,450 | $21,269 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Louisiana (state median) | $9,181 | $11,456 | 48 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Herzing University-New Orleans really?
Key findings
- Herzing University-New Orleans charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($13,450).
- Versus the Louisiana median, sticker tuition is 46% above.
Herzing University-New Orleans tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,450
Finding Herzing University-New Orleans charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,450. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Louisiana median ($9,181), sticker tuition is 46% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 13% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Herzing University-New Orleans versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Herzing University-New Orleans versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Herzing University-New Orleans is $21,269.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,269 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,812 above the Louisiana median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $3,221 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Herzing University-New Orleans, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Herzing University-New Orleans: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Herzing University-New Orleans—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,450
Avg. net price
$21,269
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,759 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,206 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,797 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Herzing University-New Orleans is known for
Top program completions
- Surgical Technology/Technologist30
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse30
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management14
- Health and Wellness, General7
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 66% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Herzing University-New Orleans a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Herzing University-New Orleans is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Herzing University-New Orleans.
Campus
Location
Metairie, LA
City / state
- ZIP
- 70002
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 18% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
346
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 541
- Graduate
- 5
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 76.73%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Herzing University-New Orleans.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Herzing University-New Orleans was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Herzing University-New Orleans in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $23,674 |
| 2014 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $21,480 |
| 2015 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $20,848 |
| 2016 | $13,390 | $13,390 | $22,009 |
| 2017 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $24,494 |
| 2018 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $22,315 |
| 2019 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $24,248 |
| 2020 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $23,121 |
| 2021 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $24,916 |
| 2022 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $22,757 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $21,090 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Herzing University-New Orleans reported total enrollment of about 346 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (71.4%), White (17.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.0%). About 76.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
65.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Herzing University-New Orleans in 2024 is 346 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 541 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
15.38% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Herzing University-New Orleans completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist: 10% male / 90% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Herzing University-New Orleans graduates earn a median of $36,909 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Herzing University-New Orleans.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $36,909. Median federal loan debt: $21,500. Average net price used in cost models: $21,269.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Herzing University-New Orleans graduates report median earnings of $36,909 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Herzing University-New Orleans.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Herzing University-New Orleans.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Herzing University-New Orleans graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Herzing University-New Orleans—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.6%
- Louisiana median 34.6 pp below median (63.2%)
- Southeast median 30.9 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 29.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,240
- Louisiana median 1.1× the median ($6,824)
- Southeast median 1.1× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,246
- Louisiana median 0.77× the median ($5,480)
- Southeast median 0.64× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 0.58× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Herzing University-New Orleans at a glance
Herzing University-New Orleans
Herzing University-New Orleans is a private non-profit institution in Metairie, LA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Surgical Technology/TechnologistRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseHealth/Health Care Administration/Management
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American71.4%White or Caucasian17.3%Race/ethnicity unknown4.0%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Herzing University-New Orleans
Other campuses in Metairie, LA when available, plus nearby institutions in Louisiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Louisiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herzing University-New Orleans located?
Herzing University-New Orleans is located in Metairie, LA.
What is Herzing University-New Orleans's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Herzing University-New Orleans is 92.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 46 applicants and 41 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Herzing University-New Orleans's tuition?
Herzing University-New Orleans tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,269 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Herzing University-New Orleans cost?
Reported tuition is $13,450 and average net price is $21,269 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What explains Herzing University-New Orleans's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($21,269), completion (15.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($36,909). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Herzing University-New Orleans?
Herzing University-New Orleans reports undergraduate enrollment of about 541 students, Black or African American (71.4%), White (17.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Herzing University-New Orleans?
About 52.1% of students at Herzing University-New Orleans are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Herzing University-New Orleans earn?
Median earnings are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-New Orleans?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Herzing University-New Orleans students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Herzing University-New Orleans public or private?
Herzing University-New Orleans is a private nonprofit institution located in Metairie, LA.
Is Herzing University-New Orleans an HBCU?
No. Herzing University-New Orleans is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.