Health Professions at Southern University and A & M College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at Southern University and A & M College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern University and A & M College
Online coursework is an option at Southern University and A & M College. Among 8,279 students, 379 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,466 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Southern University and A & M College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern University and A & M College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #32 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #35 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #505 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #508 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1788 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2114 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #32 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #35 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #505 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #508 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1788 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2114 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Southern University and A & M College
Those who finish Southern University and A & M 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 | $58,865 |
| 2 years | $61,948 |
| 3 years | $59,297 |
| 4 years | $67,453 |
| 5 years | $75,719 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Southern University and A & M College take home a median $67,453, compared with $53,844 for all Southern University and A & M College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Southern University and A & M College stands at $38,309.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Southern University and A & M College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.