2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Louisiana. In total, 3,502 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Louisiana.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Louisiana Schools for a Master's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University the best school in Louisiana for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, FranU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. ULM is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Monroe.
Out of the 9 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola University New Orleans landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McNeese State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Southern University and A & M College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Southern University and A & M College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Nicholls State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the small city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the remote town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public college with a large student population.
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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 21,209 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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