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2027 Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana

27 Colleges in the United States
3,637 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$83,807 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nursing programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for nursing students.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing education in Louisiana.

Top Schools in Nursing

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Leading the list is University Of Louisiana Lafayette, our #1 school for nursing. This large public university is located in the city of Lafayette. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. About 327 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn around $91,870 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Students looking for a strong nursing program will find one at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, which ranked #2. Located in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans is a mid-sized public university. About 299 nursing degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans generally make around $134,346. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

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A rank of #3 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the top schools for nursing. Louisiana Tech University is a large public school located in the town of Ruston. Louisiana Tech University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 111 nursing degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University generally make around $75,694. Students borrow a median of $21,192 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Louisiana Tech University

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the rural area of Schriever, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. L E Fletcher Technical Community College awarded about 44 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from L E Fletcher Technical Community College generally make around $76,405. L E Fletcher Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $5,396 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from L E Fletcher Technical Community College

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Students looking for a strong nursing program will find one at University Of Louisiana Monroe, which ranked #5. University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 112 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Monroe in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Louisiana Monroe earn around $85,666 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Louisiana Monroe graduates carry a median of $23,550 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Louisiana Monroe

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Nicholls State University came in at #6 for nursing this year. Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Thibodaux. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 154 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Nicholls State University earn around $94,507 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,631. More information about a degree in nursing from Nicholls State University

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #7 for nursing this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 83 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Loyola University New Orleans earn around $115,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,606 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Loyola University New Orleans

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University landed the #8 spot for nursing this year. Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mcneese State University awarded about 170 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Mcneese State University earn around $94,976 in the first couple years of their career. Mcneese State University graduates carry a median of $26,100 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Mcneese State University

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Louisiana State University Alexandria came in at #9 for nursing this year. Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. There were roughly 265 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University Alexandria in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Louisiana State University Alexandria earn around $76,967 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,022. See the full nursing program report for Louisiana State University Alexandria

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Southeastern Louisiana University earned the #10 position for nursing this year. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. About 45% of students finish within six years. Southeastern Louisiana University awarded about 212 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $89,337 early in their careers. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Southeastern Louisiana University

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Louisiana State University Eunice ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best nursing schools. Louisiana State University Eunice is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Eunice. Louisiana State University Eunice awarded about 87 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Louisiana State University Eunice earn a median of $69,964 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. See the full nursing program report for Louisiana State University Eunice

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Delgado Community College came in at #12 for nursing this year. This large public university is located in the city of New Orleans. Delgado Community College awarded about 196 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Delgado Community College earn a median of $75,597 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,330 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Delgado Community College

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Chamberlain University Louisiana placed #13 among the best nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Jefferson, Chamberlain University Louisiana is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 119 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Chamberlain University Louisiana in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Chamberlain University Louisiana earn a median of $83,188 early in their careers. Chamberlain University Louisiana graduates carry a median of $39,146 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Chamberlain University Louisiana

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South Louisiana Community College placed #14 among the best nursing schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 77 nursing students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $66,842 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,354 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for South Louisiana Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College earned the #15 position for nursing this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Bossier Parish Community College awarded about 82 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Bossier Parish Community College earn around $72,944 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,618. See the full nursing program report for Bossier Parish Community College

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana came in at #16 for nursing this year. This large public university is located in the town of Natchitoches. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 541 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $80,699. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $28,444 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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Baton Rouge Community College came in at #17 for nursing this year. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Community College awarded about 131 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Baton Rouge Community College generally make around $74,249. Typical student debt for the program is $28,824. Get the full nursing details for Baton Rouge Community College

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Sowela Technical Community College earned the #18 position for nursing this year. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. About 45 nursing degrees were awarded at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $72,690 in their early career. Sowela Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $5,606 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Sowela Technical Community College

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Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University earned the #19 position for nursing this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. Dillard University graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Dillard University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $86,585 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $33,177 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing from Dillard University

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Louisiana Delta Community College placed #20 among the best nursing schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Monroe. There were roughly 63 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Delta Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Louisiana Delta Community College earn around $74,622 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,176. Read more about the nursing program at Louisiana Delta Community College

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Our Lady Of The Lake College came in at #21 for nursing this year. Our Lady Of The Lake College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Our Lady Of The Lake College awarded about 150 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Our Lady Of The Lake College earn a median of $142,312 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $39,565 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Our Lady Of The Lake College

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Southern University And A And M College came in at #22 for nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. There were roughly 156 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Southern University And A And M College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Southern University And A And M College generally make around $87,942. Typical student debt for the program is $39,678. Get the full nursing details for Southern University And A And M College

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Our Lady Of Holy Cross College earned the #23 position for nursing this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Our Lady Of Holy Cross College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Our Lady Of Holy Cross College awarded about 35 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $70,806 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $43,500. See the full nursing program report for Our Lady Of Holy Cross College

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Herzing University Kenner landed the #24 spot for nursing this year. Herzing University Kenner is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Metairie. About 28 nursing degrees were awarded at Herzing University Kenner in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $75,774 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $43,985. See the full nursing program report for Herzing University Kenner

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Southern University At Shreveport landed the #25 spot for nursing this year. Set in the city of Shreveport, Southern University At Shreveport is a mid-sized public institution. About 27 nursing degrees were awarded at Southern University At Shreveport in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Southern University At Shreveport generally make around $78,352. Students borrow a median of $35,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Southern University At Shreveport

Rest of the Top 27 Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nursing ranking:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

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