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General Public Health Schools in Louisiana

In <nil>, 170 students earned their General Public Health degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Bachelor’s Degree 71

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 46.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Louisiana

There are 6,410 people in the state and 687,060 people in the nation working in general public health jobs.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Louisiana

General Public Health grads earn an average of $55,930 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,604 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,445.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,901 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,881 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,729 after graduation. A typical student attending Louisiana State University - Shreveport will pay a net price of $8,536. 69% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
14,047 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,037 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,217. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

#5

Dillard University

New Orleans
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,202 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,497 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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

51% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

General Public Health Careers in LA

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Community Health Workers 14% $36,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Health Services Administration 105
Other Public Health 38
Environmental Health 29
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 20
Behavioral Aspects of Health 12
Public Health Education & Promotion 7
Medical Physics 4

View all majors related to General Public Health

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