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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 1,508 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in LA.

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

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 920
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 920
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 567
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 567
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 567
Associate Degree 21

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 50.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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
2,914 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,496. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,818 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,289. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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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