Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · First Professional Degree · about 143 graduates a year
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport graduates in medicine earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 187% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport 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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| 101 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $101,569 | $108,965 | #74 | $64,247 |
| 102 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $101,335 | $92,275 | #129 | $65,351 |
| 103 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,874 | $88,392 | #136 | $68,275 |
| 104 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $100,409 | $116,231 | #55 | $59,199 |
| 105 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $100,331 | $95,494 | #116 | $64,438 |
| 106 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $99,911 | $95,095 | #120 | $74,616 |
| 107 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $99,652 | $101,347 | #94 | $71,367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,199 one year after graduating and $100,409 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $188,122.
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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.