by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at LSUS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, LSUS as a strong choice for public health, placing at #315 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 315 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Louisiana | 4 of 7 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 64 of 102 |
The following degree levels are available for public health at LSUS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 50 |
During the most recent reporting year, Louisiana State University-Shreveport conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
LSUS ranks competitively among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
Public Health students who finish a bachelor’s at LSUS earn a median of $48,333 a year. This is lower than $52,201, the median for all majors at LSUS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $1,671 |
Read more about LSUS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at LSUS are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
LSUS conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in community health and preventive medicine in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at LSUS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 50 |