# Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Health Sciences (bachelor's)

Natchitoches, LA. IPEDS 160038, CIP 51.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-state-university-of-louisiana/majors/health-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,186
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,765 (U.S. median for this major: $59,961 across 149 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $42,605 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (3 colleges, $49,343): +$18,422
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,804

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,765 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,693 | $50,514 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,261 | $52,968 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,549 | $54,212 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,777 | $76,797 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,077 | $82,413 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Health Sciences at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $67,765 | $42,605 | $13,606 | 43% |
| Nicholls State University | $49,343 | $22,336 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $47,791 | $29,937 | $39,949 | 86% |

## Careers
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage not reported metro, $57,840 LA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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