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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center At New Orleans

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center At New Orleans

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans, also known as LSU Health Center or LSUHSC, was founded in 1931, and is situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was initially located in Tulane Avenue. LSUHSC awards master’s and associate's degrees. Several certificate courses are also available. Courses are offered in diverse areas of study which include cardiopulmonary sciences, cell biology and anatomy, medical informatics and telemedicine, and metal health and community health nursing, among others. The institution is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • School of Allied Health Professions
  • School of Dentistry
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Public Health

LSUHSC provides scholarships to the students according to their needs and eligibilities. A number of events are organized in the campus all round the year.

Overview of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center At New Orleans

LSU Health Sciences Center is found in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at LSU Health Sciences Center.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

LSU Health Sciences Center Selectivity

Admission to LSU Health Sciences Center is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. LSU Health Sciences Center has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 2,234 in 2007-2008 at LSU Health Sciences Center.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting LSU Health Sciences Center

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center At New Orleans
433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112-2223
General Phone: (504) 568-4808
http://www.lsuhsc.edu/

LSU Health Sciences Center Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medicine246medicine, dentistry, public health, orthodontology, pediatric dentristry, prosthodontics, neuroscience, endodontology, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine233registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, community nurse, nursing science, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing, neonatal nursing, ...
Medical Support and Technology102dental hygienist, clinical lab tech, dental lab tech, audiology and speech pathology, audiology, cardiovascular tech, health service and sciences
Therapy and Counseling39physical therapy
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy39occupational therapy, vocational counseling
Science13human genetics, pharmacology, biochemistry, bacteriology, physiology, biostatistics, pathology, anatomy

Number of programs and degrees for LSU Health Sciences Center in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree2446
First-professional degree2132
Master's degree17123
Doctor's degree2812
First-professional certificate114
Associate's degree51

LSU Health Sciences Center Student Body

In 2007-2008, LSU Health Sciences Center had a total enrollment of 2,234 students (1,341 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate32%
Graduate32%
First Professional36%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian8%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-190%
20-216%
22-2437%
25-2937%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-493%
50-642%
65+0%

LSU Health Sciences Center Room and Board (2007)

LSU Health Sciences Center offers campus housing for 466 of its 1,341 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

LSU Health Sciences Center Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerequired

LSU Health Sciences Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
Room charge$ 2,652

Financial Aid:
LSU Health Sciences Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 201400)

LSU Health Sciences Center Faculty

LSU Health Sciences Center has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year19$126,25813$112,064
Associate professorcalendar year19$99,22013$98,344
Assistant professorcalendar year39$81,90252$78,867
Instructorcalendar year11$63,52438$74,168
All faculty totalcalendar year88$92,921116$83,231

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

LSU Health Sciences Center Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biostatistics
Human/Medical Genetics
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist

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LSU Health Sciences Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets LSU Health Sciences Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%LSU Health Sciences Center Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%LSU Health Sciences Center % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%LSU Health Sciences Center % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%LSU Health Sciences Center % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%LSU Health Sciences Center Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has hospital on campus

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