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Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,501 students earned Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

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 (Other) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 133
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 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

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

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

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,420 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU.

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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Delgado Community College will pay a net price of $6,942.

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

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $36,722 after graduation. 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. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria. 60% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Louisiana State University - Alexandria grads earn an average salary of $35,155.

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

The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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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