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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana

23 Schools Ranked
$36,794 Average Earnings
$22,261 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Louisiana

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$43,072 Average Earnings
$22,674 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Louisiana at Monroe to be the best school for nursing students in Louisiana.

Degree recipients from ULM accumulate an average of $22,674 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $77, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ULM graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,072 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
$45,053 Average Earnings
$24,268 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Louisiana Tech University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,268 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $188 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Louisiana Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,053 during the early years of their career.

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#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
$40,312 Average Earnings
$24,750 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from McNeese accumulate an average of $24,750 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from McNeese, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,312 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
$41,411 Average Earnings
$23,691 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 23 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $23,691 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $140, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UL Lafayette graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,411 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
$38,273 Average Earnings
$24,381 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southeastern Louisiana University is a great place for nursing students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,381 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Southeastern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,273 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
$40,297 Average Earnings
$25,405 Avg Student Debt

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

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,405 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $166.After graduating from Nicholls State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,297 during the early years of their career.

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#7

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
$37,203 Average Earnings
$13,941 Avg Student Debt

South Louisiana Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,941 in student loans. During the early years of their career, South Louisiana Community College graduates make an average of $37,203 annually.

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#8

Loyola University New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
$35,993 Average Earnings
$24,514 Avg Student Debt

Loyola University New Orleans ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

Degree recipients from Loyola New Orleans accumulate an average of $24,514 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $414.After graduating from Loyola New Orleans, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,993 during the early years of their career.

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$38,919 Average Earnings
$29,434 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,434 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $104, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,919 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
$39,225 Average Earnings
$26,025 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Alexandria ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

Degree recipients from Louisiana State University - Alexandria accumulate an average of $26,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,225 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
$44,206 Average Earnings
$24,896 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Southern University at Shreveport did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,896 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southern University at Shreveport graduates make an average of $44,206 annually.

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$25,158 Average Earnings
$12,578 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Northshore Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

Degree recipients from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus accumulate an average of $12,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus graduates make an average of $25,158 annually.

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#13

Southern University and A & M College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$39,646 Average Earnings
$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. It came in at #13 on the list.

On average, students take out $35,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $143 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Southern University and A & M College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,646 during the early years of their career.

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#14

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
$48,061 Average Earnings
$36,024 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,024 in student loans.After graduating from Louisiana College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,061 during the early years of their career.

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$43,590 Average Earnings
$17,003 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Eunice ranked #15 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,003 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, LSU Eunice graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,590 during the early year of their career.

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#16

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
$48,277 Average Earnings
$37,857 Avg Student Debt

University of Holy Cross landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

On average, students take out $37,857 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UHC graduates make an average of $48,277 annually.

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#17

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
$36,548 Average Earnings
$22,492 Avg Student Debt

Bossier Parish Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana ranking.

On average, students take out $22,492 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Bossier Parish Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,548 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
$28,591 Average Earnings
$15,659 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

Degree recipients from LDCC accumulate an average of $15,659 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from LDCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,591 during the early years of their career.

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#19

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
$33,650 Average Earnings
$25,646 Avg Student Debt

Delgado Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana ranking.

Degree recipients from Delgado Community College accumulate an average of $25,646 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Delgado Community College graduates make an average of $33,650 annually.

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#20

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
$53,910 Average Earnings
$12,772 Avg Student Debt

Fletcher Technical Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,772 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Fletcher Technical Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,910 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
$35,573 Average Earnings
$19,864 Avg Student Debt

Nunez Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #21 on the list.

On average, students take out $19,864 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Nunez Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,573 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana
$32,972 Average Earnings
$43,459 Avg Student Debt

Dillard University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana ranking.

On average, students take out $43,459 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $237 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Dillard University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,972 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$35,409 Average Earnings
$20,924 Avg Student Debt

Baton Rouge Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,924 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, BRCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,409 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 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%.

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