Herzing University-New Orleans

Herzing-New Orleans specializes in healthcare, business, and technology programs, with 93% of degrees awarded in health-related fields. Popular programs include Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder and Surgical Technology. The campus is known for its personalized approach, offering both online and on-campus options to accommodate working adults. The curriculum is career-oriented, with a strong emphasis on practical skills over theoretical knowledge.

With just 361 undergraduate students, Herzing-New Orleans offers an intimate, urban campus environment. The university emphasizes support systems, with multicultural initiatives fostering a sense of community. Student testimonials highlight strong peer relationships and faculty support, though the small size means limited traditional college amenities. The focus is on career preparation rather than extracurriculars, with few mentions of sports or Greek life.

Graduation rates are modest at 35%, slightly below the national average for two-year colleges. Six years post-graduation, median earnings are $35,295, reflecting the school's focus on middle-skill healthcare and technical roles. The 150% time-to-degree completion rate (for extended programs) is 57.14%, suggesting many students take longer than traditional timelines to finish.

The average annual cost after aid is $20,824, with 100% of students receiving some form of grant aid (averaging $7,145). Herzing awarded over $19 million in scholarships and grants in 2024, but costs remain high compared to similar institutions—the midpoint for two-year colleges is $9,666. Financial aid packages average $6,468, emphasizing need-based support over merit awards.

Herzing-New Orleans carves a niche by serving non-traditional students with flexible, career-driven programs—especially in healthcare—where 93% of degrees are concentrated. Its 89-94% acceptance rate?Acceptance rateThe share of applicants a college admits in a given year. A 10% acceptance rate means it admits about 1 in 10 applicants. and test-optional?Test-optionalA policy where you choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores. If you don't, the rest of your application carries more weight. policy make it accessible, while the urban Metairie location provides practical opportunities in a major metro area. The tradeoff: lower graduation rates and higher costs than typical community colleges, but with stronger institutional support for adult learners.