Nursing at South Louisiana Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at South Louisiana Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA.
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Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Online coursework is an option at South Louisiana Community College. Among 6,238 students, 752 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
Use these rankings to compare South Louisiana Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #9 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #200 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #220 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #639 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1004 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Those who finish South Louisiana Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,825 |
| 2 years | $62,012 |
| 3 years | $54,010 |
| 4 years | $64,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $64,563, compared with $29,857 for all South Louisiana Community College graduates — about 116% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from South Louisiana Community College is $23,354.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South Louisiana Community College
This Nursing program at South Louisiana Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 64 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at South Louisiana Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.