Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
First Professional Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates compare to all programs nationally
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all medicine professional programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Medicine professional's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (3 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $60,253 | $96,623 | — | — |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $65,766 | $89,940 | — | — |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $59,199 | $83,757 | — | — |
| National Median | $65,766 | — | — | — |
Other Medicine Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans | $65,538 | $65,766 | — |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Shreveport | — | $59,199 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.