Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

www.lsuhscshreveport.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,992

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,045

89.4% Full-Time

About

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is a higher education institution located in Caddo Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport were Medicine (143 degrees awarded) and Physical Therapy (35 degrees).

In 2023, 279 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (201 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is $8,992, which is $−6,172 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 897 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is $8,992, which is $6,172 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,992

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport was $8,992. The cost of tuition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is $−6,172 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

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Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 8.93% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 897 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport had a total enrollment of 1,045 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is 934 students and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.8% White, 9% Black or African American, 6.51% Asian, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.44% Two or More Races, 0.191% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0957% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.3%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Black or African American Female (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.5%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,045 students. The full-time enrollment at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is 934 and the part-time enrollment is 111. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
750 enrolled students
Black or African American
94 enrolled students
Asian
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is 71.8% White, 9% Black or African American, 6.51% Asian, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.44% Two or More Races, 0.191% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0957% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (1.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 75 more women than men received degrees from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (16 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is Medicine (143 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (35 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (267 degrees awarded) and Biology (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are Registered nurses (1,524,472 people), Physicians (497,530 people), Medical & health services managers (196,765 people), Pharmacists (195,011 people), and Other managers (171,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2023 are Health (267 degrees awarded) and Biology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are Health (267 degrees awarded) and Biology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,910,129 people), Offices of physicians (386,323 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,002 people), Elementary & secondary schools (354,861 people), and Outpatient care centers (319,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are Health (267 degrees awarded) and Biology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.

Most Common (2023)

Medicine
143 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common professional doctorate concentration at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport was Medicine with 143 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

102

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

177

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (177).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in Medicine, which is 1.1 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in Medicine, which is 0.907 times less than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
201 degrees awarded
Asian
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (16 degrees).

11.5% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
133 degrees awarded
White Male
68 degrees awarded
Asian Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is white female (133 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

Operations

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport has an endowment valued at nearly $218M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.03M (4.15%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport had a total salary expenditure of 441M. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport employs 22 Assistant professors, 12 Instructors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Instructor (11), and Male Assistant professor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport are: Management, with 124 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 38 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Endowment

$218M

2023 Endowment

7.7%

growth from 2022

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport has an endowment valued at about $218M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport grew 7.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $205M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$23.2M - Federal
$4.71M - State
$320k - Local

As of 2023, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport received $23.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.71M from state grants and contracts, and $320k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$285M

2023 Salaries

4.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport paid a median of $285M in salaries, which represents 64.8% of their overall expenditure ($441M) and a 4.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport paid a total of $3.48M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

124 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport were Assistant professor with 22 employees, Instructor with 12 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport were Management with 124 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 38 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport.

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