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2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

17 Schools Ranked
$10,873 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,809 Avg Student Debt*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
127 Total Awards
$4,205 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found South Louisiana Community College to be the best value school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in Louisiana. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 127 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Louisiana Community College are $4,205 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,545 in student loans.

South Louisiana Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
151 Total Awards
$4,284 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bossier Parish Community College is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. This medium-sized public school is located in Bossier City, Louisiana, and it awarded 151 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,507 in student loans.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Bossier Parish Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
38 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent associate degree programs at Fletcher Technical Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Louisiana. Schriever, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $3,981 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,772 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Fletcher Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
399 Total Awards
$4,079 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 17 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s value ranking, Delgado Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the fairly large public school awarded 399 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Delgado Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,079 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $26,862 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Delgado Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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43 Total Awards
$4,159 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Delta Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. LDCC is a small public school situated in Monroe, Louisiana. It awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,139 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LDCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Louisiana Delta Community College Report

#6

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
100 Total Awards
$8,258 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern University at Shreveport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, and it awarded 100 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southern University at Shreveport are $8,258 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,250 in student loans.

Southern University at Shreveport does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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127 Total Awards
$10,094 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University - Eunice landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Eunice, Louisiana, the small public school awarded 127 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LSU Eunice are $10,094 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,122 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at LSU Eunice. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
84 Total Awards
$4,221 Average Tuition & Fees

Baton Rouge Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 84 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BRCC are $4,221 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,289 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BRCC. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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78 Total Awards
$14,240 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Louisiana State University - Alexandria did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 associate degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana State University - Alexandria are $14,240 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,732 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Louisiana State University - Alexandria does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
29 Total Awards
$21,158 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ULM are $21,158 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,806 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ULM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

ULM also took the #4 spot in our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana rankings.

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#11

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
76 Total Awards
$16,806 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana Tech University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Louisiana Tech is a fairly large public school situated in Ruston, Louisiana. It awarded 76 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech are $16,806 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,122 in student loans.

Louisiana Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Louisiana Tech also took the #3 spot in our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana rankings.

Full Louisiana Tech University Report

#12

Herzing University - Kenner

Kenner, Louisiana
47 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Kenner did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Herzing University - Kenner is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Kenner, Louisiana. It awarded 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Herzing University - Kenner undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,724 in student loans.

Herzing University - Kenner does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Herzing University - Kenner not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list.

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#13

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
143 Total Awards
$19,460 Average Tuition & Fees

Northwestern State University of Louisiana came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a fairly large public school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana that handed out 143 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NSU are $19,460 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $29,736 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at NSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Northwestern State University of Louisiana Report

#14

Louisiana College

Pineville, Louisiana
14 Total Awards
$17,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Louisiana College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Louisiana College are $17,950 per year.

Louisiana College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Louisiana College is ranked #2 for overall quality in Louisiana.

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#15

Remington College - Lafayette Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana
26 Total Awards
$17,347 Average Tuition & Fees

Remington College - Lafayette Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Remington College - Lafayette Campus are $17,347 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,535 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Remington College - Lafayette Campus is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Remington College - Lafayette Campus is ranked #5 for overall quality in Louisiana.

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#16

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
8 Total Awards
$16,000 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Holy Cross landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. UHC is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UHC are $16,000 a year.

Since UHC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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16 Total Awards
$31,345 Avg Student Debt

McCann School of Business & Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 16 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at McCann School of Business & Technology are $0 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,345 in student loans.

Full McCann School of Business & Technology Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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