Best Public Health Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has 4 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 114 recent graduates. Graduates in Louisiana earn $27,436 on average within two years — 20% below the national average of $34,249. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in LA

$27,436

LA Avg. Earnings

$34,249

National Avg.

232

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in Louisiana

Public Schools (2)

$28,019

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$26,853

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Louisiana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Public Health graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Public Health Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private

$27,669

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,046

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 74.5%

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Shreveport, LA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,796

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 82.7%

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA · Private

$26,037

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,814

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 40.5%

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, LA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,953

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 94.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in Louisiana?

Xavier University of Louisiana ranks #1 for Public Health in Louisiana with median graduate earnings of $27,669 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.

How much do Public Health graduates earn in Louisiana?

Public Health graduates in Louisiana earn an average of $27,436 within two years of graduation. This is 20% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.

What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in Louisiana?

Dillard University is the most selective Public Health program in Louisiana with an acceptance rate of 40.5%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 73.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Public Health in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, private Public Health programs produce average earnings of $26,853 vs $28,019 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Louisiana

Industrial Engineering $73,949 Chemical Engineering $68,307 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $59,949 Information Science/Studies $59,350 Construction Management $59,187 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $58,403 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $54,986 Civil Engineering $52,416

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.