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Registered Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,205 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

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 2,016
Associate Degree 966
Master’s Degree 223

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

A typical student attending UL Lafayette will pay a net price of $13,094. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

472 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NSU will pay a net price of $13,483. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,311.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of the teachers are full time.

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,336. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,197 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,674 after graduation.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,533 a year. 94% of students get financical aid.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
158 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,782 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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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