Nursing Schools in Louisiana (2026)

51 accredited nursing programs found

Nursing Schools

30 / 21

Public / Private

$6,596

Avg Public Tuition

47.4%

Avg Grad Rate

Louisiana has 51 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 30 public and 21 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $11,540, with public schools averaging $6,596 and private schools averaging $26,923. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $4,265 to $11,711, a relatively narrow range that reflects a public-college-dominated landscape. The cheapest tracked program is River Parishes Community College at $4,079 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at approximately 29,207.

Across Louisiana programs the average graduation rate is 47.4 percent and the average retention rate is 65.1 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $38,522 and median federal debt at graduation averages $17,360. The state's healthcare employer base is concentrated around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport metro areas, with Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and the LSU Health system anchoring most of the major hospital employment for new RN graduates.

Registered Nurse Market in Louisiana

BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses

+5% projected growth

10th Percentile

$51,070

Median

$70,070

90th Percentile

$96,080

Employment

42,250

Openings

193,100

Registered Nurse Salary in Louisiana

Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024

Median Salary

$70,070

Mean Salary

$72,210

Entry Level (10th %)

$51,070

Experienced (90th %)

$96,080

RNs Employed: 42,250

vs National Median: -25% (below $93,600)

Job Growth (2023-2033): +5%

Average Tuition

$11,540

Matches the Louisiana average of $11,540.

Graduation Rate

47.4%

0.0%

Matches the Louisiana average of 47.4%.

Median Earnings

$38,522

Matches the Louisiana median of $38,522.

Tuition Overview

Avg Public Tuition	$6,596
Lowest Tuition	$4,079
Highest Tuition	$65,538
Avg Private Tuition	$26,923

Student Outcomes

Avg Graduation Rate	47.4%
Avg Earnings After Grad	$42,204
Avg Student Debt	$17,360
Total Enrollment	170,388

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Louisiana

#1 Lowest

River Parishes Community College

$4,079

#2 Lowest

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

$4,099

#3 Lowest

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

$4,109

#4 Lowest

Louisiana Delta Community College

$4,159

#5 Lowest

Northshore Technical Community College

$4,203

Highest Graduation Rates in Louisiana

#1 Grad Rate

Healthcare Training Institute

Tulane University of Louisiana

88.9%

#4 Grad Rate

Williams Technical College

All Nursing Schools in Louisiana

Institution	City	Type	Tuition (In-State)	Grad Rate	Earnings After	Enrollment
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College	Baton Rouge	Public	$11,954	71.0%	$61,251	29,207
University of Louisiana at Lafayette	Lafayette	Public	$10,418	52.0%	$47,089	12,269
Delgado Community College	New Orleans	Public	$4,678	22.1%	$33,305	11,182
Southeastern Louisiana University	Hammond	Public	$8,373	44.8%	$46,482	9,514
Baton Rouge Community College	Baton Rouge	Public	$4,221	27.5%	$34,581	8,003
Louisiana Tech University	Ruston	Public	$10,125	57.6%	$52,279	7,819
Tulane University of Louisiana	New Orleans	Private	$65,538	88.9%	$63,268	7,759
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Natchitoches	Public	$8,864	44.6%	$47,021	5,840
Southern University and A & M College	Baton Rouge	Public	$9,940	28.4%	$43,371	5,323
Bossier Parish Community College	Bossier City	Public	$4,283	13.0%	$34,502	5,046
University of Louisiana at Monroe	Monroe	Public	$9,190	50.6%	$46,769	4,891
McNeese State University	Lake Charles	Public	$8,460	52.0%	$46,453	4,846
South Louisiana Community College	Lafayette	Public	$4,210	30.0%	$31,432	4,837
Nicholls State University	Thibodaux	Public	$8,173	54.3%	$45,454	4,772
University of New Orleans	New Orleans	Public	$9,172	42.5%	$47,872	4,479
Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Alexandria	Public	$7,050	35.5%	$42,205	4,414
Grambling State University	Grambling	Public	$7,683	32.3%	$41,109	4,144
Loyola University New Orleans	New Orleans	Private	$47,240	67.4%	$52,927	2,999
SOWELA Technical Community College	Lake Charles	Public	$4,265	43.2%	$32,303	2,979
Louisiana Delta Community College	Monroe	Public	$4,159	27.7%	$30,438	2,933
Louisiana State University-Eunice	Eunice	Public	$4,730	13.9%	$36,498	2,617
Xavier University of Louisiana	New Orleans	Private	$27,868	50.2%	$52,184	2,534
Northshore Technical Community College	Lacombe	Public	$4,203	35.2%	$29,734	2,156
Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Shreveport	Public	$7,327	33.2%	$47,477	2,150
Fletcher Technical Community College	Schriever	Public	$4,219	25.5%	$32,189	1,999
Southern University at Shreveport	Shreveport	Public	$4,958	7.2%	$33,099	1,974
River Parishes Community College	Gonzales	Public	$4,079	31.1%	$37,848	1,828
Nunez Community College	Chalmette	Public	$4,255	17.9%	$35,343	1,495
Dillard University	New Orleans	Private	$22,194	45.1%	$39,196	1,111
Central Louisiana Technical Community College	Alexandria	Public	$4,099	75.2%	$29,558	1,100
Southern University at New Orleans	New Orleans	Public	$7,490	17.9%	$34,042	1,095
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans	New Orleans	Public	N/A	N/A	$78,495	843
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College	Minden	Public	$4,109	73.0%	$32,503	837
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	Baton Rouge	Private	$15,690	51.3%	$59,419	826
Louisiana Christian University	Pineville	Private	$19,740	41.3%	$51,700	750
Blue Cliff College-Metairie	Metairie	For-Profit	N/A	45.8%	$22,177	584
ITI Technical College	Baton Rouge	For-Profit	$11,711	55.6%	$68,342	513
Fortis College-Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge	For-Profit	$16,167	45.0%	$32,886	461
University of Holy Cross	New Orleans	Private	$16,160	35.8%	$49,316	405
Delta College of Arts & Technology	Baton Rouge	For-Profit	N/A	40.5%	$34,222	288
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette	Lafayette	For-Profit	N/A	64.5%	$24,707	259
Ayers Career College	Shreveport	For-Profit	N/A	68.1%	$29,935	213
LaSalle Tech	Houma	For-Profit	N/A	76.1%	$20,975	159
Compass Career College	Hammond	For-Profit	N/A	41.0%	$21,175	159
Delta College Inc	Covington	For-Profit	N/A	69.0%	$32,044	153
Medical Training College	Baton Rouge	For-Profit	N/A	57.9%	$30,894	146
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology	Baton Rouge	Private	N/A	N/A	$75,071	130
Healthcare Training Institute	Kenner	For-Profit	N/A	96.6%	N/A	124
Infinity College	Lafayette	For-Profit	N/A	89.3%	N/A	104
Williams Technical College	Houma	For-Profit	N/A	84.7%	N/A	99
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport	Shreveport	Public	N/A	N/A	$74,671	20

Nursing Schools by City in Louisiana

Baton Rouge 9 New Orleans 9 Lafayette 4 Shreveport 4 Alexandria 2 Hammond 2 Houma 2 Lake Charles 2 Monroe 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Louisiana?

There are 51 nursing schools in Louisiana, including 30 public and 21 private institutions.

What is the average nursing school tuition in Louisiana?

Average in-state tuition across nursing schools in Louisiana is $11,540. Tuition ranges from $4,079 to $65,538 where data is available.

What is the average graduation rate for nursing schools in Louisiana?

The average graduation rate is 47.4%, with Healthcare Training Institute reporting the highest rate at 96.6%.

What is the average retention rate in Louisiana?

The average retention rate across nursing schools in Louisiana is 65.1%.

What do graduates from nursing schools in Louisiana earn?

The median schoolwide earnings figure among these institutions is $38,522 10 years after entry. This is institution-level outcomes data rather than nursing-only wage data.

What is the average student debt at nursing schools in Louisiana?

Average median debt among nursing schools in Louisiana is $17,360.

How much do registered nurses earn in Louisiana?

Registered nurses earn a median annual salary of $70,070, with the 10th percentile at $51,070 and the 90th percentile at $96,080.

What is the RN job outlook for Louisiana?

The RN occupation shows projected growth of 5% in this state, with 42,250 registered nurses employed in the latest BLS wage data.

Louisiana Nursing Market Context

BLS data for Louisiana shows an RN median annual wage of $70,070 and a mean of $72,210. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $51,070 to $96,080. Statewide RN employment is approximately 42,250 and the projected growth rate is 5 percent.

Median program debt of $17,360 against a $70,070 RN median wage produces a workable but tight payback ratio, particularly for graduates of higher-cost private programs. The 90th-percentile figure of $96,080 sits a few thousand above the national RN median, indicating modest specialty-pay headroom; experienced Louisiana nurses often pursue advanced practice (NP, CRNA) to push earnings above the RN-tier ceiling. Cost of living is below the national average, which partially offsets the modest wage figure for graduates intending to remain in-state.

Nursing Programs in Other States

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