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Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,501 students earned Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,966
Associate Degree 938
Master’s Degree 389
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 133
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 52,010 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $100,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,225 Total Students

In their early career, UL Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $38,254. This public school has an average net price of $12,642. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

496 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,735 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,657.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,835 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. In their early career, LSU Health - New Orleans grads earn an average salary of $62,901.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,241 after earning their degree at this institution. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
13,456 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, ULM grads earn an average salary of $36,263.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

In their early career, Nicholls State University grads earn an average salary of $36,722. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Nicholls State University will pay a net price of $13,466.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,454 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,189 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,771 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,317 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College.

Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $99,510
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $155,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
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
Rehabilitation Professions 266

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