Nursing at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Of 6,815 students, 4,740 (70%) studied exclusively online and 1,087 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #16 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #207 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #296 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #580 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1254 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #16 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #207 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #296 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #580 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1254 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Students who complete Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,599 |
| 2 years | $44,021 |
| 3 years | $46,159 |
| 4 years | $49,644 |
| 5 years | $59,427 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria report median earnings of $49,644, compared with $41,531 for all Louisiana State University-Alexandria graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria stands at $28,022.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
The Nursing program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 171 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.