Nursing Practice at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance learning is available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Nursing Practice program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 327 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 182 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Practice program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| 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.