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Practical Nursing Schools in Louisiana

1,580 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 826
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 826
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 669
Associate Degree 85

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 55.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 40,140 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $22,750 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

A typical student attending SOWELA will pay a net price of $8,419. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College will pay a net price of $7,641. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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Practical Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502

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