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Medicine Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 492 students earned their Medicine degrees in LA.

A Medicine major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Medicine Majors in Louisiana

Medicine majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 492
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 492
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 492

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medicine majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Medicine Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 5,500 people employed in jobs related to a medicine degree, compared to 503,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Medicine Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a medicine grad in the state is $183,920, compared to a typical salary of $203,880 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer medicine degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $39,749.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,465 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Medicine Careers in LA

Some of the careers medicine majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Physicians and Surgeons 6% $164,470
Family and General Practitioners 5% $200,290

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