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Health Professions Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 2,725 students earned their Health Professions degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,577
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,094
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,094
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,094
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 290,540 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $54,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

New Orleans
522 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Graduates earn an average $59,482 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

#2

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Shreveport
443 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,703. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,071 a year.

#3

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans
359 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,749. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

#4

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Shreveport
221 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,465 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe
200 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#6

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans
182 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. An average student at XULA will pay a net price of $20,108. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution. 79% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#8

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans
117 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#9

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.71 years to complete their degree at FranU. This private school has an average net price of $16,595. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,307 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,254 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,483. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

Health Professions Careers in LA

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 64% $79,750
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $69,490
Nurse Practitioners 27% $99,510
Physician Assistants 26% $90,440
Computer User Support Specialists 26% $45,710
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $90,150
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $24,800
Physical Therapists 22% $84,480
Veterinarians 22% $76,370
Occupational Therapists 20% $84,650
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,130
Audiologists 17% $63,920
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Substance Abuse Counselors 17% $0
Therapists 17% $40,840
Life Scientists 17% $56,200
Social Work Professors 17% $69,760
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $49,610
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $31,470
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $59,840
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $65,170
Marketing Managers 13% $86,860
Dentists 13% $175,380
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 13% $65,820
Dietitians and Nutritionists 12% $54,880
Substance Abuse Social Workers 12% $39,340
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 11% $63,540
Dispensing Opticians 11% $30,930
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610
Fine Artists 11% $37,640
Sales Managers 11% $88,200
Administrative Services Managers 11% $74,910
Respiratory Therapists 11% $53,830
Engineers 11% $81,990
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $48,730
Clergy 10% $49,880
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $34,980
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $71,760
Radiation Therapists 10% $62,550
Dentists 10% $106,140
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $38,320
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $60,630
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $155,780
Managers 9% $79,900
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,920
Dietetic Technicians 7% $22,610
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 7% $36,910
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $44,330
Psychiatric Technicians 7% $26,470
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $68,280
Dental Hygienists 7% $60,560
Pharmacists 7% $119,370
Physicians and Surgeons 6% $164,470
Counselors 6% $35,290
Optometrists 6% $86,320
Chiropractors 6% $65,670
Family and General Practitioners 5% $200,290
Recreational Therapists 3% $38,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $67,330
Podiatrists 0% $128,680
Nuclear Technicians 0% $51,760
Physicists 0% $127,630
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $49,340

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