Registered Nursing at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider 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 sits in Alexandria, LA.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Distance learning is available at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Of 6,815 students, 4,740 (70%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,087 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University-Alexandria’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this 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 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #293 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1219 of 1,861 |
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 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #293 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1219 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.