C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
97/100 · earnings-weighted

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

4-Year Public
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B+
80/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,683
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
3.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$78,495
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$74,290
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,500
Median debt at graduation
35.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,998$81,519-8%#666 of 966#263$21,395
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$74,205$71,726+1%#112 of 253#62—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$59,772$67,665-1%#42 of 76#9$15,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$61,067$65,640-14%#80 of 93#45$17,745

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $331,109
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,617/mo — vs ~$484/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70114 (7.0% cap, New Orleans)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,020 $15,495
Room $4,356

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,683
Total Students
71%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 7%
Black 12%
Asian 11%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans?
Tuition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is $7,020 for in-state students and $15,495 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans a good school?
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans?
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans has a total enrollment of 2,683 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology