by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #1,029 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 318 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 279 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NSU. This makes it the #197 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #209 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $74,935. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $14,599 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 318 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from NSU make a median salary of $98,816 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 88 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NSU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The nursing program at NSU awarded 110 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 105 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 25 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 16 |
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