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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Louisiana

941 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 807
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 807
Associate Degree 85
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 51.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Louisiana

19,450 people in the state and 701,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training grads earn an average of $39,480 in the state and $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,898 a year. A typical student attending SOWELA will pay a net price of $8,419. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College will pay a net price of $7,641. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810

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