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Health Professions Schools in Louisiana

13,428 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,531
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,268
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,268
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,168
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,168
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,168
Associate Degree 1,736
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
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Post-Master’s 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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 32.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Louisiana

290,540 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Louisiana

Health Professions grads earn an average of $54,620 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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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
856 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $59,482 after graduation. 73% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

#2

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches
606 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. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

#4

University of Louisiana at Monroe

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

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,846.

#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

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

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 67% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#6

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

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

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Delgado Community College

New Orleans
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $25,754 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,311.

#8

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond
317 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $36,197 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,336.

#9

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux
294 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,755. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University.

#10

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston
279 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,304.

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
Home Health Aides 36% $19,610
Orthotists and Prosthetists 33% $69,490
Personal Care Aides 29% $18,640
Nurse Practitioners 27% $99,510
Physician Assistants 26% $90,440
Computer User Support Specialists 26% $45,710
Computer and Information Research Scientists 25% $90,150
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Physical Therapist Assistants 24% $48,910
Occupational Therapy Assistants 24% $61,180
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $24,800
Physical Therapists 22% $84,480
Veterinarians 22% $76,370
Physical Therapist Aides 22% $22,170
Occupational Therapy Aides 21% $28,930
Occupational Therapists 20% $84,650
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $25,040
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,130
Massage Therapists 19% $19,430
Medical Assistants 18% $28,120
Computer Workers 17% $62,800
Audiologists 17% $63,920
Social Work Professors 17% $69,760
Substance Abuse Counselors 17% $0
Life Scientists 17% $56,200
Dental Laboratory Technicians 17% $35,160
Therapists 17% $40,840
Mental Health Counselors 16% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $49,610
Phlebotomists 15% $29,220
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Pharmacy Technicians 14% $31,470
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400
Medical Secretaries 14% $29,890
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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 12% $27,390
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
Engineers 11% $81,990
Respiratory Therapists 11% $53,830
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 10% $48,730
Clergy 10% $49,880
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 10% $34,980
Radiation Therapists 10% $62,550
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $71,760
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $26,600
Dentists 10% $106,140
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $38,320
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 9% $26,420
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $60,630
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $155,780
Managers 9% $79,900
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 9% $28,780
Medical Equipment Preparers 9% $30,610
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
Medical Scientists 7% $63,440
Psychiatric Technicians 7% $26,470
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $68,280
Dental Hygienists 7% $60,560
Dental Assistants 7% $31,930
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
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 5% $46,060
Psychiatric Aides 5% $21,850
Recreational Therapists 3% $38,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1% $67,330
Physicists 0% $127,630
Podiatrists 0% $128,680
Nuclear Technicians 0% $51,760
Medical Transcriptionists -3% $30,090
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $49,340

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