by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Southern University Baton Rouge. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #15 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern University Baton Rouge highly for nursing, ranked #1,602 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,602 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana | 24 of 27 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 432 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Southern University Baton Rouge, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern University and A & M College awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Southern University Baton Rouge is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 15 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 246 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 895 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge report a median salary of $68,247 a year. This is above $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern University Baton Rouge, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $39,678 in student loans. This is above $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
Find out more about Southern University Baton Rouge tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southern University Baton Rouge granted 111 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (94%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Southern University Baton Rouge. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
