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Health Aids & Attendants Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 272 students earned their Health Aids degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Health Aids & Attendants is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Aids & Attendants Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 245
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 245
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 245
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.1%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Health Aids & Attendants Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 68,370 people employed in jobs related to a health aids degree, compared to 4,661,440 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Aids & Attendants Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, health aids grads earn an average of $23,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer health aids degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. In their early career, Central Louisiana Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,224. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
935 Total Students

A typical student attending NLTCC will pay a net price of $9,239. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,739. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,419. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,166 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,837. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,105 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,267 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,755 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

Health Aids & Attendants Careers in LA

Some of the careers health aids majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Home Health Aides 36% $19,610
Personal Care Aides 29% $18,640
Physical Therapist Aides 22% $22,170
Occupational Therapy Aides 21% $28,930
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Healthcare Support Workers 10% $26,600
Psychiatric Aides 5% $21,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Allied Health Services 2,022
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,508
Allied Health Professions 907
Health/Medical Admin Services 701
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 572
Dental Support Services 425
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 205

View all majors related to Health Aids & Attendants

View Nationwide Health Aids & Attendants Report

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