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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana

24 Colleges in Louisiana
3,502 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$73,819 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,502 degrees in nursing during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana The nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing rankings. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Louisiana

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Louisiana Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
325 Nursing Degrees Awarded
2.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in nursing has to look into Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. Located in the large city of New Orleans, LSU Health - New Orleans is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 325 nursing students who graduated with this degree at LSU Health - New Orleans in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans receive $37,823 more than the standard nursing graduate.

More information about a degree in nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
110 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$89,694 Median Starting Salary

Loyola University New Orleans is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Loyola New Orleans is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #902 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola New Orleans is a great university overall.

There were approximately 110 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loyola New Orleans in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Loyola University New Orleans earn $15,875 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from Loyola University New Orleans

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
275 Nursing Degrees Awarded
26.5% Growth in Graduates

Delgado Community College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #978 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Delgado Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 275 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $58,409 for their early career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Delgado Community College

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
514 Nursing Degrees Awarded
2.1% Growth in Graduates

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing. UL Lafayette is a large public university located in the midsize city of Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #1199 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were approximately 514 nursing students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn $7,229 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Nursing Degrees Awarded
31.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1151 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $62,364.

More information about a degree in nursing from Louisiana Tech University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
496 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$72,714 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1478 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 496 nursing students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $72,714 for their early career.

More information about a degree in nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
170 Nursing Degrees Awarded
4.7% Growth in Graduates

ULM is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Monroe. A Best Colleges rank of #1113 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.

There were approximately 170 nursing students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent data year. After graduating, nursing degree recipients generally earn an average of $63,673 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Louisiana at Monroe

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
142 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$117,175 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Baton Rouge, FranU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 142 nursing students who graduated with this degree at FranU in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University receive $43,356 more than the standard nursing grad.

More information about a degree in nursing from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Nursing Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1477 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means McNeese is a great university overall.

There were about 164 nursing students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from McNeese State University receive $5,695 more than the typical nursing graduate.

More information about a degree in nursing from McNeese State University

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
203 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.5% Growth in Graduates

Southeastern is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Hammond. This university ranks 16th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 203 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients usually earn an average of $73,720 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 7,016
Florida 282 21,034
North Carolina 279 7,329
Virginia 274 6,630
Tennessee 269 5,906
South Carolina 248 3,276
Kentucky 244 6,143
Mississippi 234 2,801
Arkansas 234 2,878
Alabama 233 7,210
West Virginia 207 1,768

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 3,205
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 123
Nursing Practice 106
Nurse Anesthetist 26
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 17
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 14
Nursing Administration 7
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 2
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 1
Nursing Science 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 2,022
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,508
Health & Medical Administrative Services 1,210
Allied Health Professions 1,008
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 572
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Dental Support Services 425
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306

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