Health Professions at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Louisiana State University-Shreveport. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport sits in Shreveport, LA.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Among 10,749 students, 8,719 (81%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 953 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #10 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #179 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #517 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1039 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Those who finish Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,196 |
| 2 years | $50,547 |
| 3 years | $61,230 |
| 4 years | $70,631 |
| 5 years | $75,794 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport earn a median of $70,631, compared with $52,201 for all Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, 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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