Public Health at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is in Shreveport, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 public health degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
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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.
Public Health Rankings at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Students who complete Louisiana State University-Shreveport’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,796 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $38,467 |
| 4 years | $48,333 |
| 5 years | $58,347 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Louisiana State University-Shreveport take home a median $48,333, compared with $52,201 for all Louisiana State University-Shreveport graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport are 66% women (41) and 34% men (21).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Among the 12 bachelor’s public health graduates at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Among the 50 master’s public health degrees awarded at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 70% were women (35) and 30% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 54% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Louisiana State University-Shreveport
This Public Health program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 50 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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