Registered Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.
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Studying Online at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #13 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #299 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1031 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #13 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #299 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1031 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #13 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #16 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #299 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #973 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1031 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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
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