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2023 Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana

28 Colleges
$51,462 Avg Salary
$22,868 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions School for You

In 2020-2021, allied health professions students earned 593 degrees and certificates from a Louisiana school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Louisiana to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Allied Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for allied health majors pursuing a .

Our analysis found South Louisiana Community College to be the most popular school for allied health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at South Louisiana Community College take out is $11,468.

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#2

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Delgado Community College is a great place for allied health professions students. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from Delgado Community College carry an average student debt load of $23,219.

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Out of the 28 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Bossier Parish Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Allied Health majors at Bossier Parish Community College take out an average of $19,702 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the remote town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public college with a large student population.

Allied Health majors at NSU take out an average of $24,943 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Louisiana Delta Community College is a great place for allied health professions students. Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Louisiana State University - Eunice came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana ranking. LSU Eunice is a small public school located in the distant town of Eunice.

While working on their degree, allied health majors at LSU Eunice accumulate an average of around $14,250 in student debt.

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, FranU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Louisiana at Monroe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for allied health professions students. ULM is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Monroe.

After completing their degree, allied health graduates from ULM carry an average student debt load of $26,000.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, LSU Health - New Orleans is a public school with a small student population.

Allied Health majors at LSU Health - New Orleans take out an average of $34,138 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Allied Health Professions Schools in Louisiana list. LSU Health - Shreveport is a small public school located in the midsize city of Shreveport.

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Best Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Allied Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 3,670
North Carolina 1,932
Tennessee 1,213
Kentucky 801
Georgia 1,299
West Virginia 356
Virginia 1,447
Mississippi 504
South Carolina 644
Alabama 797
Arkansas 609

Allied Health Professions is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Allied Health Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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