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Registered Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,235 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the <nil> year.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Registered 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 288
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 43
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 22.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Louisiana

There are 43,910 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $63,970, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UL Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $38,254.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,420 a year.

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. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,942. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

256 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.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,269. 96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. In their early career, ULM grads earn an average salary of $36,263. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Nicholls State University grads earn an average salary of $36,722.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,155 after graduation.

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McNeese State University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at McNeese. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,745 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $16,991.

Registered Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Family Practice Nursing 123
Nursing Practice 106
Nurse Anesthetist 26
Mental Health Nursing 17
Nursing Research & Other 14
Nursing Administration 7
Geriatric Nursing 2
Nursing Science 1

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