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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

17 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor'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 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Louisiana to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Louisiana.

Our analysis found University of Louisiana at Lafayette to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Louisiana. Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 88% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at UL Lafayette take out an average of $29,029 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Nursing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 86% of the nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from NSU carry an average student debt load of $29,152.

Full Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Louisiana. Located in the large city of New Orleans, LSU Health - New Orleans is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 85% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at LSU Health - New Orleans take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,762.

Read full report on Nursing at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Out of the 17 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Southeastern Louisiana University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 154 students majoring in nursing at Southeastern, 15% are male and 85% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Southeastern carry an average student debt load of $26,786.

Read full report on Nursing at Southeastern Louisiana University

#5

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, LA

Out of the 17 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Nicholls State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Nicholls State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,687.

Read full report on Nursing at Nicholls State University

University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. ULM is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Monroe.

Women make up 88% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at ULM take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,263. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $64.

Read full report on Nursing at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Southern University and A & M College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Southern University and A & M College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.

About 92% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.

Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $172.

Full Nursing at Southern University and A & M College Report

#8

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 118 students majoring in nursing at McNeese, 7% are male and 93% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at McNeese accumulate an average of around $25,763 in student debt.

Full Nursing at McNeese State University Report

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, FranU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at FranU accumulate an average of around $36,404 in student debt.

Full Nursing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Report

Louisiana State University - Alexandria landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public college with a small student population.

Of the 89 students majoring in nursing at Louisiana State University - Alexandria, 8% are male and 92% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Louisiana State University - Alexandria take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,788.

Read full report on Nursing at Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 17 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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