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Allied Health Professions at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA.
Online Class Availability at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #10 of 23 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #231 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #802 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,493 |
| 2 years | $43,957 |
| 3 years | $53,304 |
| 4 years | $54,284 |
| 5 years | $56,512 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $54,284, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at $26,797.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
This Allied Health Professions program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology | 96 |
| MRI Technician | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.