Best registered nursing colleges in Louisiana

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Louisiana earn a weighted average salary of $78,589 3 years after graduation. This places Louisiana graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 36% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 13 of the 14 programs available in Louisiana, accounting for 87% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Louisiana | #103 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.53

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Cost $11,813

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,355

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Louisiana | #119 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.63

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Cost $13,851

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,756

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Louisiana | #150 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.87

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Cost $15,540

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,773

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Louisiana | #213 in Nursing nationally

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Economic score 2.19

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Cost $12,330

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,965

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Louisiana | #294 in Nursing nationally

Dillard University

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score 2.57

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Cost $19,117

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,046

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 1.33

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Cost $7,251

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,354

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana

Economic score 1.67

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Cost $15,760

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,087

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 39%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Economic score 1.82

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Cost $10,768

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,112

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.03

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Cost $12,387

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,459

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 45%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.61

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Cost $16,052

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,918

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 39%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.90

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Cost $15,340

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,206

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 36%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.69

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Cost $17,701

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,490

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 38%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana

Economic score 3.73

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Cost $18,173

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,221

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 42%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.