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Nursing Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 3,502 students earned their Nursing degrees in LA.

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 2,016
Associate Degree 966
Master’s Degree 340
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 147
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

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: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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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
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,094. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

496 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,483. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

A typical student attending Delgado Community College will pay a net price of $8,311. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,336. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending Nicholls State University will pay a net price of $12,755. 98% of students get financical aid.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. In their early career, McNeese grads earn an average salary of $35,891. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $17,104. 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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