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1,580 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 17th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Louisiana

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 826
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 826
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 669
Associate Degree 85

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 55.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Louisiana

40,140 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $22,750, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,898 a year. A typical student attending SOWELA will pay a net price of $8,419. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College will pay a net price of $7,641. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in LA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275

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