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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

12 Schools Ranked
$13,853 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,263 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Louisiana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

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$9,058 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,247 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Louisiana at Monroe to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Louisiana.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ULM is $9,058. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,158. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,247 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at ULM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
$8,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,617 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 12 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, McNeese State University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at McNeese is $8,380. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,418. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,617 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at McNeese. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
$8,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,875 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southeastern Louisiana University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Louisiana.

Students from Louisiana who attend Southeastern full time pay an average of $8,289 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,875 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeastern does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
$43,498 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,514 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Loyola University New Orleans. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

The average tuition and fees at Loyola New Orleans is $43,498. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,514 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Loyola New Orleans, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
$10,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,691 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UL Lafayette is $10,346. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,074. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UL Lafayette accumulate an average of $23,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UL Lafayette. During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
$7,946 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,984 Avg Student Debt

Nicholls State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Students from Louisiana who attend Nicholls State University full time pay an average of $7,946 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,039. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,984 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Nicholls State University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,391 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Students from Louisiana who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,672 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,460. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSU accumulate an average of $29,391 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that NSU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$6,974 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,349 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Alexandria came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria is $6,974. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,240. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,349 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$9,842 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,631 Avg Student Debt

Southern University and A & M College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

Students from Louisiana who attend Southern University and A & M College full time pay an average of $9,842 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,192. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,631 in student loans.

Southern University and A & M College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
$17,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,024 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.

Louisiana College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,950. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,024 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Louisiana College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
$16,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,857 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Holy Cross did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at UHC is $16,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,857 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UHC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#12

Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana
$19,284 Average Tuition & Fees
$43,459 Avg Student Debt

Dillard University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Dillard University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,284. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $43,459 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Dillard University. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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