2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, nursing students earned 3,502 degrees and certificates from a Louisiana school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Louisiana to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
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. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
Of the 463 students majoring in nursing at UL Lafayette, 12% are male and 88% are female.
On average, nursing graduates from UL Lafayette take out $29,029 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 17 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the # 2 spot on the list. NSU is a large public school located in the town of Natchitoches.
Of the 279 students majoring in nursing at NSU, 14% are male and 86% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at NSU accumulate an average of around $29,152 in student debt.
Out of the 17 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans landed the # 3 spot on the list. LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public school located in the city of New Orleans.
Of the 256 students majoring in nursing at LSU Health - New Orleans, 15% are male and 85% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from LSU Health - New Orleans carry an average student debt load of $29,762.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southeastern Louisiana University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Southeastern is a fairly large public school located in the city of Hammond.
About 85% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Southeastern accumulate an average of around $26,786 in student debt.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Nicholls State University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux.
Women make up 84% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Nicholls State University carry an average student debt load of $26,687.
University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 137 students majoring in nursing at ULM, 12% are male and 88% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from ULM carry an average student debt load of $23,263. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $64, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Southern University and A & M College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 92% of the nursing majors at the school.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $172, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
McNeese State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. McNeese is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Lake Charles.
About 93% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 7% are male.
Nursing majors at McNeese take out an average of $25,763 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. FranU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge.
Of the 108 students majoring in nursing at FranU, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Nursing majors at FranU take out an average of $36,404 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a small public school located in the rural area of Alexandria.
About 92% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Louisiana State University - Alexandria carry an average student debt load of $30,788.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
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