Medicine

First professional degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport · Shreveport, LA

CIP 51.12

$59,199Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,409Median earnings 4 years after
$159,366Median earnings 5 years after
$188,122Median federal debt
143Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the first professional degree program in Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport earn a median of $59,199 one year after completing the program. Nationally, first professional degree graduates in this field earn a median of $112,460 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,012–$214,525). Median debt is $188,122, about 318% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Medicine (First professional degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$65,766$322,603
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans
$60,253$190,588

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Medicine graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport make?

The median salary is $59,199 one year after graduation and $159,366 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $188,122.

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