Public Health at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates in public health earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Compares for Public Health
All 201 colleges reporting public health 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
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| 186 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $61,838 | $62,890 | #186 | $45,293 |
| 187 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $61,233 | $64,563 | #178 | $48,090 |
| 188 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $61,155 | $63,635 | #182 | $58,230 |
| 189 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $59,016 | $68,315 | #162 | $51,389 |
| 190 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $58,467 | $57,443 | #191 | — |
| 191 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $58,110 | $52,876 | #195 | $51,772 |
| 192 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $58,054 | $52,863 | #196 | — |
Other Majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $127,503 | $107,558 | #106 of 216 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,104 | $51,987 | #76 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $67,775 | $64,175 | #145 of 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,389 one year after graduating and $59,016 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 public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $50,334.
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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.