Is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans worth it?
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a public, four-year institution in New Orleans, Louisiana (large city). It awarded 869 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, medicine and dentistry.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$73,490
Median earnings 4 years after
$81,234
Median earnings 10 years after
$78,495
Completions (2024)
869
Students (undergrad)
862
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,998 | $81,519 | 361 |
| Medicine | First professional | $60,253 | $102,862 | 295 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $191,694 | $170,420 | 108 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $130,531 | $189,321 | 95 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $64,175 | $67,775 | 66 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $75,254 | $80,187 | 55 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $59,772 | $67,665 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $107,558 | $127,503 | 47 |
| Public Health | Master's | $51,389 | $59,016 | 43 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $61,067 | $65,640 | 39 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $51,987 | $71,104 | 22 |
| Dental Residency/Fellowship Programs | First professional | $229,117 | N/A | 20 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Doctoral | $75,844 | $82,417 | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $74,205 | $71,726 | 16 |
| Biology, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 238 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 180 |
| Dentistry | Doctoral professional practice | 79 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 71 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 40 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 34 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 32 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 30 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | Bachelor's | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 78% | 9,866 |
| Educational Services | 14% | 1,819 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2% | 208 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1% | 120 |
| Retail Trade | 1% | 100 |
| Public Administration | 1% | 95 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1% | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 1% | 64 |
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Sources: federal figures for Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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