by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,812 bachelor's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana.
In addition to our rankings, you can take two colleges and compare them based on the criteria that matters most to you in our unique tool, College Combat. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's hard to beat Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. LSU Health - New Orleans is a small public university located in the large city of New Orleans.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career income of $76,998.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $80,416 for their early career.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in nursing has to take a look at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Located in the city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $75,828 for their early career.
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Southeastern Louisiana University is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a large student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients generally make around $73,910 in the first five years of their career.
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FranU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baton Rouge.
After graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients usually make an average of $76,607 in their early careers.
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Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Thibodaux.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $78,065.
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NSU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Natchitoches.
Soon after graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients generally make about $74,935 in the first five years of their career.
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McNeese is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Lake Charles.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career income of $77,239.
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Chamberlain - Louisiana is a small private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Jefferson.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from Chamberlain University - Louisiana get an earnings boost of approximately $4,688 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from Louisiana State University - Alexandria receive an earnings boost of approximately $4,419 over the typical earnings of nursing majors.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from Louisiana State University - AlexandriaExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 9,015 |
| Georgia | 224 | 3,954 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 3,180 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 3,488 |
| Virginia | 213 | 3,096 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 1,605 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 2,530 |
| Alabama | 184 | 2,607 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 1,307 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 1,371 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 774 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,812 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 269 |
| Communication Sciences | 259 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 246 |
| Public Health | 178 |
| Allied Health Professions | 161 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 99 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 85 |
| Dental Support Services | 66 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 59 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 58 |
