Health Sciences & Services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Studying Online at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available 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.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 105 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #387 of 478 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Those who finish Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Health Sciences & Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,708 |
| 2 years | $45,529 |
| 4 years | $54,753 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana take home a median $54,753, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana stands at $42,605.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 90% women (18) and 10% men (2).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Among the 20 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
The Health Sciences & Services program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.