by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 21 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #1,596 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,596 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Louisiana | 21 of 39 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 358 of 662 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 435 |
| Associate’s | 96 |
| Certificate | 9 |
| Master’s | 96 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
The health professions field at NSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 435 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NSU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,785 a year. This is above $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NSU, health professions students accumulate a median of $31,212 in student loans. This is higher than $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 92 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 279 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 96 associate’s degrees in health professions.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 9 certificate degrees in health professions.
NSU is not currently ranked for health professions at the certificate level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a certificate degree in health professions from NSU were women.
The largest share of health professions certificate degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 96 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 3 |
