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Health Science Schools in Louisiana

238 students earned Health Science degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Health Science is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 213
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 27.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in Louisiana

990 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $39,840. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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There are 6 colleges in Louisiana that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#2

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. This public school has an average net price of $12,065. 98% of students get financical aid.

#3

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
14,047 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. 72% of students get financical aid.

#4

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,657. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#5

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,236 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,718 a year.

#6

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

An average student at FranU will pay a net price of $15,545. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

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
Health Aids & Attendants 272
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 224

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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