Health Professions at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Of 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) studied exclusively online and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #31 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #457 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1589 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #31 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 728 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #457 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1589 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,203 |
| 2 years | $36,941 |
| 3 years | $50,523 |
| 4 years | $55,402 |
| 5 years | $62,277 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College take home a median $55,402, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College stands at $20,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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