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General Public Health Schools in Louisiana

147 students earned General Public Health degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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 96
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 50.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 23.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
3,383 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,108. 99% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 73% of the teachers are full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
9,955 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,703. In their early career, Louisiana State University - Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $35,071.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $39,749. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,457 a year.

#5

Dillard University

New Orleans
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
1,215 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,105. 100% of students get financical aid. 68% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,137 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,647 after graduation. 47% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC.

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

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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