Health Professions at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria sits in Alexandria, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Of 6,815 students, 4,740 (70%) studied exclusively online and 1,087 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #215 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #664 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1634 of 3,031 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #19 of 61 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #215 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #664 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1634 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Those who finish Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,406 |
| 2 years | $44,021 |
| 3 years | $46,159 |
| 4 years | $49,644 |
| 5 years | $59,427 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria report median earnings of $49,644, compared with $41,531 for all Louisiana State University-Alexandria graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria is $28,022.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, 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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