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Public Health Schools in Louisiana

208 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Health major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 189
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Louisiana

9,590 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Louisiana

Public Health grads earn an average of $68,570 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,457 after graduation.

36 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
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

In their early career, XULA grads earn an average salary of $35,999. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at XULA.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,811. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

Public Health Careers in LA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $59,840
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $71,760
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,920
Physicists 0% $127,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public 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
Allied Health Professions 101
Mental & Social Health Services 87

View all majors related to Public Health

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