by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with allied health programs.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #464 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in allied health from NSU. This makes it the #256 most popular school for allied health master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of allied health students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $58,627. This is less than $60,597, which is the national median of all allied health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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The allied health program at NSU awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its allied health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in allied health from NSU. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 527 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 25 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
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