Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $78,495
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 3:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Residency Programs. | Doctoral | $198,793 | $160,560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $170,926 | $134,633 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $111,769 | $225,325 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $99,325 | $69,841 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $98,670 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $73,215 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $68,219 | $84,639 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $62,579 | $15,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,433 | $21,395 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $60,399 | $55,615 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $17,745 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $55,512 | |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $53,695 | $190,588 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $52,524 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $48,823 |
Outcomes Overview
New Orleans healthcare professionals launch careers with manageable debt burdens. Graduates earn a median of $78,495 ten years post-graduation, while carrying just $19,500 in student debt. This creates an strongly low debt-to-earnings ratio of 25%, well below the concerning 40% threshold that financial experts warn against. Monthly loan payments of $207 represent only 3.2% of typical graduate income. The 98.5% employment rate reflects Louisiana's desperate need for healthcare workers, particularly after Hurricane Katrina decimated the region's medical infrastructure. Most graduates enter high-demand fields like nursing, dental hygiene, and medical technology within Louisiana's recovering healthcare system. The 80.8% loan repayment rate demonstrates financial stability among alumni. This represents a strong return on investment for healthcare-focused students.