Public Health

Master's degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 51.22

$51,389Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,016Median earnings 4 years after

$77,574Median earnings 5 years after

$50,334Median federal debt

42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $51,389 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,751 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,518–$113,501). Median debt is $50,334, about 98% of first-year earnings.

Public Health (Master's degree) at other Louisiana schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans	$58,719	$87,279

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans make?

The median salary is $51,389 one year after graduation and $77,574 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $50,334.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.