by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how NSU compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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NSU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #1,580 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Louisiana.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 435 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
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 |
Find out more about NSU tuition and fees.
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 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 academic year available, 6% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at NSU are 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
This health professions program at NSU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 530 |
| Allied Health Professions | 103 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 20 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |