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Allied Health Professions in Louisiana

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 101 students earned their Allied Health degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Louisiana

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 101

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Louisiana

There are 20,470 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $53,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,465 after earning their degree at this institution. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $59,482 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.71 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,307 after earning their degree at this institution. 92% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

Allied Health Professions Careers in LA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Physician Assistants 26% $90,440
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Respiratory Therapists 11% $53,830
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Radiation Therapists 10% $62,550
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $38,320
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $60,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,920
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $68,280
Nuclear Technicians 0% $51,760
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $49,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 520
Health/Medical Admin Services 509
Medicine 492
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 231
Communication Sciences 213
Rehabilitation Professions 208
Public Health 208
Mental & Social Health Services 87

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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