Nursing at Louisiana Tech University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Louisiana Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana Tech University sits in Ruston, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 nursing degrees were granted at Louisiana Tech University.
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Studying Online at Louisiana Tech University
Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana Tech University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #14 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #258 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #546 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #795 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Graduates of Louisiana Tech University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,364 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $54,877 |
| 4 years | $65,416 |
| 5 years | $72,292 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Louisiana Tech University report median earnings of $65,416, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Louisiana Tech University comes in at $21,192.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Louisiana Tech University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 80% women (70) and 20% men (17).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Of the 87 associate’s nursing graduates at Louisiana Tech University, 80% were women (70) and 20% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Louisiana Tech University
The Nursing program at Louisiana Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 87 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Louisiana Tech University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.