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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana

13 Schools Ranked
$5,284 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,809 Avg Student Debt

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in Louisiana to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
275 Total Awards
$4,079 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,862 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Delgado Community College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Louisiana. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the fairly large public school handed out 275 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Delgado Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,079 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,862 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Delgado Community College. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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143 Total Awards
$8,672 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,736 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the # 2 spot on the list. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 143 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NSU is $8,672. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,460. On average, associate degree students take out $29,736 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

NSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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82 Total Awards
$4,730 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,122 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Louisiana State University - Eunice helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Louisiana. Eunice, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 82 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,730 in tuition and fees if they attend LSU Eunice full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,094. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,122 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LSU Eunice does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
76 Total Awards
$4,205 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,545 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means South Louisiana Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 76 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at South Louisiana Community College is $4,205. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

South Louisiana Community 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
76 Total Awards
$10,065 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,122 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Louisiana Tech University is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Louisiana Tech is located in Ruston, Louisiana and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Louisiana Tech is $10,065. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,806. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,122 in student loans. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Louisiana Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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72 Total Awards
$6,974 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,732 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Alexandria did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a small public school situated in Alexandria, Louisiana. It awarded 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria is $6,974. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,240. Associate Degree recipients from Louisiana State University - Alexandria accumulate an average of $24,732 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
55 Total Awards
$4,284 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,507 Avg Student Debt

Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bossier City, Louisiana, and it awarded 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Bossier Parish Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,507 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bossier Parish Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#8

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
52 Total Awards
$4,265 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,451 Avg Student Debt

SOWELA Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. SOWELA is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 52 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

SOWELA does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,265. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $10,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

SOWELA 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 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
50 Total Awards
$4,221 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,289 Avg Student Debt

Baton Rouge Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 50 students in 2020-2021.

BRCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,221. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from BRCC accumulate an average of $20,289 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

BRCC 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 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
49 Total Awards
$4,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,250 Avg Student Debt

Southern University at Shreveport landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Southern University at Shreveport is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern University at Shreveport is $4,958. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,258. On average, associate degree students take out $27,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern University at Shreveport. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
37 Total Awards
$4,159 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,139 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. LDCC is a small public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,159 to cover tuition and fees at LDCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $18,139 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

LDCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
15 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,772 Avg Student Debt

Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Fletcher Technical Community College is located in Schriever, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 associate degrees to qualified students.

Fletcher Technical Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,981. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fletcher Technical Community College accumulate an average of $12,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fletcher Technical Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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5 Total Awards
$4,098 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Louisiana Technical Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in Alexandria, Louisiana that handed out 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is $4,098. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Online courses are available at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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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