Louisiana · Medicine

Best institutions to study Medicine in Louisiana

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
48
with a program page
Degrees / yr
512
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,106
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
86%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Family Medicine Physicians
$267,230
BLS OEWS May 2025

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
193
2Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans Private not-for-profit
16486%$33,106
3Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Shreveport Public
155

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).

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 Family Medicine Physicians earn in Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
1,090
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$267,230
median $255,330
Best-paying metro
$337,920
New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$312,630 avg · 4,740 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$267,230 avg · 1,090 jobs
Emergency Medicine Physicians
avg · 470 jobs
Anesthesiologists
$368,640 avg · 190 jobs
Surgeons, All Other
$349,520 avg · 140 jobs
Psychiatrists
$321,300 avg · 90 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in Louisiana.

How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in Louisiana?+

The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Louisiana is $267,230 (median $255,330), across about 1,090 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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 Family 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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