by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UL Lafayette ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UL Lafayette was ranked #364 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 275 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 350 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 364 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 405 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Lafayette handed out 383 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 463 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UL Lafayette. This makes it the #271 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #227 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 UL Lafayette is $80,416. 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 UL Lafayette, nursing students borrow a median amount of $17,618 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UL Lafayette is $147 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UL Lafayette paid an average of $1,006 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $434 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,407 | $19,135 |
| Fees | $5,011 | $5,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
Learn more about UL Lafayette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UL Lafayette are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 247 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UL Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UL Lafayette make a median salary of $103,324 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 49 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UL Lafayette in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.