Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · First Professional Degree · about 196 graduates a year
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates in medicine earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 185% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 91 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #102 | — |
| 92 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University New York, NY | $103,352 | $98,370 | #103 | — |
| 93 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $102,873 | $104,592 | #83 | $66,107 |
| 94 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $102,862 | $119,071 | #52 | $60,253 |
| 95 | Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | $102,727 | $97,775 | #107 | $75,053 |
| 96 | Boston University Boston, MA | $102,530 | $90,288 | #133 | $70,654 |
| 97 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $102,246 | $103,954 | #84 | $63,177 |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Residency/Fellowship Programs | — | $229,117 | — |
| Dentistry | $189,321 | $130,531 | #14 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,253 one year after graduating and $102,862 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $190,588.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.