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Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,502 students earned Nursing degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,016
Associate Degree 966
Master’s Degree 340
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 147
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 147
Post-Master’s Certificate 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Louisiana

52,010 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

Nursing grads earn an average of $100,710 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

514 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. In their early career, UL Lafayette grads earn an average salary of $35,980. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

496 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,254 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of the teachers are full time.

275 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

203 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,846. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,857 a year.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,755. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Nicholls State University. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,533 a year.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,782 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Southern University and A & M College will pay a net price of $17,104.

Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 27% $99,510
Nursing Instructors and Professors 24% $62,880
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $90,840
Registered Nurses 14% $62,400
Nurse Anesthetists 9% $155,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
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
Rehabilitation Professions 266

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