Nurse Practitioner Programs in Louisiana: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Louisiana schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 188 students: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Louisiana · CIP 51.3805
8 schools in Louisiana graduated 188 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (6), master's (5), certificate (4).
The largest program is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans in New Orleans with 71 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Louisiana schools
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Largest programs in Louisiana
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans | 71 |
| 2 | Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans | 41 |
| 3 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | 28 |
| 4 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | 21 |
| 5 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge | 13 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Louisiana by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge · 2 schools | ||||
| Southern University and A & M College | Public | master's, doctorate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| New Orleans · 2 schools | ||||
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Public | master's, doctorate | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Loyola University New Orleans | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Grambling · 1 school | ||||
| Grambling State University | Public | master's, certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Hammond · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Public | doctorate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Lafayette · 1 school | ||||
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Public | certificate, doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Natchitoches · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Public | certificate, doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 8 | 188 | this page |
| Texas | 37 | 2,279 | Programs in Texas → |
| Arkansas | 5 | 132 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 91 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Louisiana
- How many NP programs are in Louisiana?
- 8 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 188 students.
- Which Louisiana program is the largest?
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans in New Orleans, with 71 graduates in 2024, followed by Loyola University New Orleans in New Orleans (41).
- Are Louisiana programs mostly public?
- Yes: 6 public, 2 private nonprofit of the 8 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Louisiana?
- Typical NP pay in Louisiana is $125,600 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.