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Registered Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,235 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Registered 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 288
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 43,910 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $63,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,254 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette.

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

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $38,420. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,942. Graduates earn an average $26,241 after graduation.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $13,269. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 83% of the teachers are full time.

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

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,155 a year. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria.

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McNeese State University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,189 a year. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $32,745 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Registered Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Family Practice Nursing 123
Nursing Practice 106
Nurse Anesthetist 26
Mental Health Nursing 17
Nursing Research & Other 14
Nursing Administration 7
Geriatric Nursing 2
Nursing Science 1

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