Health Professions at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Distance learning is available at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Among 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Use these rankings to compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #21 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #325 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #680 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 61 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #21 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #325 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #680 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1092 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’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 | $66,962 |
| 2 years | $66,394 |
| 3 years | $70,541 |
| 4 years | $76,155 |
| 5 years | $83,106 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette report median earnings of $76,155, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at $26,225.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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