Louisiana · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in Louisiana, ranked by earnings

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
491
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,106
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
86%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · General Internal Medicine Physicians
$215,330
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Medicine in Louisiana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
New Orleans Public
180
2Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
17886%$33,106
3Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Shreveport Public
133

Career outlook

What this program leads to: General Internal Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1216).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$238,380
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
1,000
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$215,330
median $203,740
Best-paying metro
$260,850
New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$312,990 avg · 4,060 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$215,330 avg · 1,000 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$238,000 avg · 910 jobs
Emergency Medicine Physicians
avg · 550 jobs
Psychiatrists
$295,290 avg · 110 jobs
Surgeons, All Other
$544,450 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Louisiana.

How much do General Internal Medicine Physicians earn in Louisiana?+

The average annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in Louisiana is $215,330 (median $203,740), across about 1,000 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Medicine program?+

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for General Internal Medicine Physicians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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