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Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,501 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,966
Associate Degree 938
Master’s Degree 389
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 133
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Louisiana

52,010 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Nursing grads earn an average of $100,710 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,642. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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496 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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325 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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275 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. A typical student attending Delgado Community College will pay a net price of $6,942.

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203 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,269.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,466. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,161.

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161 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,166.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,317 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,991.

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Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $99,510
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $155,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 21

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