Nursing at University of Louisiana at Monroe
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is in Monroe, LA.
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Studying Online at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Distance learning is available at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Of 8,601 students, 1,277 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,654 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Louisiana at Monroe
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #517 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #517 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #749 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Monroe’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 | $63,673 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
| 3 years | $63,630 |
| 4 years | $69,355 |
| 5 years | $88,262 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe earn a median of $69,355, compared with $57,870 for all University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe stands at $23,550.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Louisiana at Monroe
The Nursing program at University of Louisiana at Monroe includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 134 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Louisiana at Monroe go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.