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Registered Nursing in Louisiana

Registered Nursing Schools in Louisiana

3,137 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

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 1,812
Associate Degree 990
Master’s Degree 271
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 64
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 64

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 61.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 43,910 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $63,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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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
16,450 Total Students

A typical student attending UL Lafayette will pay a net price of $13,851. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at UL Lafayette.

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472 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,540. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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275 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,039.

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256 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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192 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,387. 82% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,813.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,330.

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161 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria. This public school has an average net price of $7,251. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
158 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,768.

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119 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,701. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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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
Adult Health Nursing 1

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