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2027 Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Louisiana

20 Colleges in the United States
2,170 Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Degrees Awarded
$42,049 Avg Early-Career Salary

Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their practical nursing & nursing assistants programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools to find the best for practical nursing & nursing assistants students.

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Best Schools for Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Louisiana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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Our analysis ranked Central Louisiana Technical Community College the best school in the country for a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public university. Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded about 386 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Central Louisiana Technical Community College earn around $18,707 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Central Louisiana Technical Community College

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Sowela Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, landing the #2 spot this year. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. Sowela Technical Community College awarded about 79 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Sowela Technical Community College earn around $43,365 in the first couple years of their career. Sowela Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Sowela Technical Community College

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A rank of #3 makes Louisiana Delta Community College one of the top schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Monroe. Louisiana Delta Community College awarded about 97 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Louisiana Delta Community College earn around $41,570 in the first couple years of their career. Louisiana Delta Community College graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Louisiana Delta Community College

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A rank of #4 makes South Louisiana Community College one of the top schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 272 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from South Louisiana Community College earn around $40,153 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,214 to complete this degree. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at South Louisiana Community College

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Nunez Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Chalmette, Nunez Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 115 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Nunez Community College in the most recent data year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Nunez Community College earn a median of $44,323 early in their careers. Nunez Community College graduates carry a median of $37,138 in student loans. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Nunez Community College

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College placed #6 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Schriever. L E Fletcher Technical Community College awarded about 47 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of L E Fletcher Technical Community College earn a median of $52,652 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,396 to complete this degree. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for L E Fletcher Technical Community College

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Northshore Technical Community College placed #7 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe. There were roughly 122 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at Northshore Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $38,643 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,696 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Northshore Technical Community College

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River Parishes Community College landed the #8 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the rural area of Gonzales, River Parishes Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 83 practical nursing & nursing assistants students who graduated with this degree at River Parishes Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from River Parishes Community College earn around $43,978 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,029 to complete this degree. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at River Parishes Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College landed the #9 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 209 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $43,661 in their early career. Bossier Parish Community College graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Bossier Parish Community College

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Delgado Community College placed #10 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. This large public university is located in the city of New Orleans. Delgado Community College awarded about 88 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Delgado Community College generally make around $42,416. Typical student debt for the program is $38,569. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Delgado Community College

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Baton Rouge Community College earned the #11 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 24 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Baton Rouge Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $40,776 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,624. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Baton Rouge Community College

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College earned the #12 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Minden, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a small public institution. Northwest Louisiana Technical College awarded about 218 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $43,922 in their early career. Northwest Louisiana Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,354 in student loans. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Northwest Louisiana Technical College

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Infinity College
Lafayette, LA

Infinity College placed #13 among the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, Infinity College is a small private for-profit university. Infinity College awarded about 173 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Infinity College earn around $19,106 in the first couple years of their career. Infinity College graduates carry a median of $7,916 in student loans. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Infinity College

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus came in at #14 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Lafayette. Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus awarded about 51 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their practical nursing & nursing assistants degree from Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus earn around $47,526 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,999. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus

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Delta College Inc
Covington, LA

Delta College Inc earned the #15 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Delta College Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Covington. Delta College Inc awarded about 38 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Inc earn a median of $48,157 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,055 to complete this degree. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Delta College Inc

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Delta College Slidell Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the city of Slidell, Delta College Slidell Campus is a small private for-profit university. About 44 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Delta College Slidell Campus in the most recent year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Slidell Campus earn a median of $48,157 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,055 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Delta College Slidell Campus

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology landed the #17 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 67 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Delta College Of Arts And Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the practical nursing & nursing assistants program make about $47,526 in their early career. Delta College Of Arts And Technology graduates carry a median of $19,999 in student loans. See the full practical nursing & nursing assistants program report for Delta College Of Arts And Technology

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Compass Career College came in at #18 for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Compass Career College is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hammond. About 21 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Compass Career College in the most recent year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Compass Career College earn a median of $53,339 early in their careers. Compass Career College graduates carry a median of $26,278 in student loans. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Compass Career College

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Healthcare Training Institute Kenner earned the #19 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Healthcare Training Institute Kenner is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenner. About 21 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees were awarded at Healthcare Training Institute Kenner in the most recent year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Healthcare Training Institute Kenner earn a median of $62,470 early in their careers. Healthcare Training Institute Kenner graduates carry a median of $31,500 in student loans. Get the full practical nursing & nursing assistants details for Healthcare Training Institute Kenner

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Blue Cliff College Metairie earned the #20 position for practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Blue Cliff College Metairie is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Metairie. Blue Cliff College Metairie awarded about 15 practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees in the most recent data year. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Blue Cliff College Metairie earn a median of $20,531 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,013. Read more about the practical nursing & nursing assistants program at Blue Cliff College Metairie

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 20 schools evaluated.

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