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Practical Nursing in Louisiana

Practical Nursing Schools in Louisiana

1,902 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 157th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 967
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 967
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 783
Associate Degree 152

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 56.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Louisiana

40,140 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $22,750, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,914 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College will pay a net price of $6,157. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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Practical Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
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

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