Registered Nursing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is in Lafayette, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #901 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #901 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette go on to a range of careers. Here 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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