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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #1,176 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #13 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 445 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 379 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in health professions from NSU. This makes it the #519 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #502 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went 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, 60% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 109 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 268 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 32 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that NSU offers online option in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students earned a master's degree in health professions from NSU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% 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, 70% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 110 health professions students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 527 |
| Allied Health Professions | 105 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 25 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
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