Health Professions at University of New Orleans
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of New Orleans. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New Orleans
Distance learning is available at University of New Orleans. Among 6,501 students, 698 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of New Orleans
Rankings can help you compare University of New Orleans’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #306 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #429 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1049 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1903 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of New Orleans
Graduates of University of New Orleans’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 | $56,846 |
| 2 years | $55,286 |
| 3 years | $58,924 |
| 4 years | $73,647 |
| 5 years | $76,839 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of New Orleans report median earnings of $73,647, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at University of New Orleans work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.