Health Professions at University of Louisiana at Monroe

ULM's Health Professions program lands squarely in the middle of Louisiana's limited offerings, with first-year earnings of $34,610 trailing the state median by about $2,200. Among the four schools offering this degree in Louisiana, that 40th percentile ranking means you're looking at below-average outcomes even within the state. The debt burden of $27,500 is actually higher than Louisiana's typical $23,500, creating a tighter financial picture in those crucial early years after graduation.

The earnings trajectory shows modest improvement—growing 13% to $39,079 by year four—but this still lags the national median for health professions graduates. At 75% admission rate and serving a significant population of Pell-eligible students, ULM provides accessible education, though the financial returns don't quite match what parents might expect from a health professions degree. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.79 is manageable but not particularly comfortable for someone starting in the mid-$30,000s.

For Louisiana families keeping costs down, this program works as an entry point into healthcare careers, particularly if your student can minimize borrowing below that $27,500 median. But if Tulane or another Louisiana option is financially feasible, the earnings data suggests exploring those alternatives first—the gap between ULM and top in-state programs is meaningful enough to affect loan repayment timelines and early-career quality of life.