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Public Health Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 362 students earned their Public Health degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 154
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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 31.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 42.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 9,590 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,457 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,336. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,197 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,703. It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.60%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,140. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

Dillard University

New Orleans
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,215 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,132 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC.

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 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275
Rehabilitation Professions 266

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