Health Professions at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what Northwestern State University of Louisiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #17 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #22 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #349 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1199 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1580 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #17 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #22 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #349 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1199 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1580 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Those who finish Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,065 |
| 2 years | $65,755 |
| 3 years | $70,676 |
| 4 years | $73,785 |
| 5 years | $81,267 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana take home a median $73,785, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana stands at $31,212.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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