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Public Health Schools in Louisiana

407 students earned Public Health degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Master’s Degree 190
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 32.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 9,590 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Tulane will pay a net price of $42,217. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. In their early career, Louisiana State University - Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $36,729. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,181 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
7,953 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,624 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,161. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#8

Dillard University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,901. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
35,912 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. In their early career, Louisiana State University grads earn an average salary of $46,054. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#10

University of Holy Cross

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

51% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UHC grads earn an average salary of $43,718. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UHC.

Public Health Careers in LA

Some of the careers 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
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $59,840
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $71,760
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,920
Physicists 0% $127,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275
Rehabilitation Professions 266

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