Registered Nurse Programs in Louisiana: 30 Colleges and Schools
30 Louisiana schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,281 students: 22 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
30
Schools in Louisiana
3,281
Graduates in 2024
22
Public colleges
1
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Louisiana · CIP 51.3801
30 schools in Louisiana graduated 3,281 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 22 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (19), associate (13), master's (8), certificate (1).
The largest program is Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches with 501 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 30 Louisiana schools
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Public · 73%
7
Private nonprofit · 23%
1
Private for-profit · 3%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Louisiana
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | 501 |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | 306 |
| 3 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans | 287 |
| 4 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans | 242 |
| 5 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond | 193 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Louisiana by city
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30 of 30 schools listed · 19 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans · 6 schools | ||||
| Delgado Community College | Public | associate | 287 | Website ↗ |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Public | bachelor's, master's | 242 | Website ↗ |
| University of Holy Cross | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Loyola University New Orleans | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Dillard University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Southern University at New Orleans | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Baton Rouge · 4 schools | ||||
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 127 | Website ↗ |
| Southern University and A & M College | Public | bachelor's | 111 | Website ↗ |
| Baton Rouge Community College | Public | associate | 100 | Website ↗ |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | Private nonprofit | certificate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Lafayette · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Public | bachelor's, master's | 306 | Website ↗ |
| South Louisiana Community College | Public | associate | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Lake Charles · 2 schools | ||||
| McNeese State University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 190 | Website ↗ |
| SOWELA Technical Community College | Public | associate | 49 | Website ↗ |
| Monroe · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Public | bachelor's, master's | 134 | Website ↗ |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Public | associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Alexandria · 1 school | ||||
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | Public | associate, bachelor's | 171 | Website ↗ |
| Bossier City · 1 school | ||||
| Bossier Parish Community College | Public | associate | 77 | Website ↗ |
| Eunice · 1 school | ||||
| Louisiana State University-Eunice | Public | associate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Grambling · 1 school | ||||
| Grambling State University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Hammond · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 193 | Website ↗ |
| Jefferson · 1 school | ||||
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 104 | Website ↗ |
| Lacombe · 1 school | ||||
| Northshore Technical Community College | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Metairie · 1 school | ||||
| Herzing University-New Orleans | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Natchitoches · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Public | associate, bachelor's, master's | 501 | Website ↗ |
| Pineville · 1 school | ||||
| Louisiana Christian University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Ruston · 1 school | ||||
| Louisiana Tech University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Schriever · 1 school | ||||
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Public | associate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Shreveport · 1 school | ||||
| Southern University at Shreveport | Public | associate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Thibodaux · 1 school | ||||
| Nicholls State University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 166 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 30 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 30 | 3,281 | this page |
| Texas | 123 | 18,923 | Programs in Texas → |
| Arkansas | 37 | 2,690 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Mississippi | 23 | 2,588 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Louisiana
- How many RN programs are in Louisiana?
- 30 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 3,281 students.
- Which Louisiana program is the largest?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, with 501 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette (306).
- Are Louisiana programs mostly public?
- Yes: 22 public, 7 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 30 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Louisiana?
- Typical RN pay in Louisiana is $80,230 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.