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Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana

907 students earned Allied Health degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 322
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 211
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 204
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 204
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 204
Bachelor’s Degree 170

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Louisiana

20,470 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $53,510, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $25,939 after graduation.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,311. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. A typical student attending Bossier Parish Community College will pay a net price of $7,837.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $13,483. The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,739. 94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,142 Total Students

A typical student attending LSU Eunice will pay a net price of $9,306. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. 94% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,857 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 71% of the teachers are full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,935. 95% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Fletcher Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,267.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,013 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,624 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,013 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

Allied Health Professions Careers in LA

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 20% $59,130
Health Technologists and Technicians 14% $32,060
Surgical Technologists 10% $39,410
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $38,320
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $60,630
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $68,280
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $49,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Allied Health Services 2,022
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,508
Health/Medical Admin Services 701
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 572
Dental Support Services 425
Health Aids & Attendants 272
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 205

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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