Registered Nursing at Louisiana Tech University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Louisiana Tech University is in Ruston, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University
Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Of 11,873 students, 384 (3%) studied exclusively online and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana Tech University’s Registered 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) | #78 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #258 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #521 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #788 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Louisiana Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 80% women (70) and 20% men (17).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Of the 87 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Louisiana Tech University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.