by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Southern University Baton Rouge compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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Southern University Baton Rouge ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #2,114 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #35 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern University and A & M College conferred 176 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern University Baton Rouge earn a median of $67,453 a year. This is above $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern University Baton Rouge, health professions students accumulate a median of $38,309 in student loans. This is higher than $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
Learn more about Southern University Baton Rouge tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 163 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in health professions from Southern University Baton Rouge were women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at Southern University and A & M College.
This health professions program at Southern University Baton Rouge breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 133 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 59 |
| Communication Sciences | 44 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.