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Practical Nursing in Louisiana

Practical Nursing Schools in Louisiana

In 2021-2022, 1,580 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 42 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Louisiana

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 826
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 826
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 669
Associate Degree 85

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 55.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Louisiana

There are 40,140 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $22,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Infinity College

Lafayette
300 Degrees in Major Awarded
316 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

A typical student attending LDCC will pay a net price of $8,252. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%. In their early career, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $24,975.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,476 after earning their degree at this institution. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
957 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,281. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

A typical student attending South Louisiana Community College will pay a net price of $9,317. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,241 after earning their degree at this institution. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Delta College Inc

Covington
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
178 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Delta College Inc will pay a net price of $14,650. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,955 a year.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
147 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,590 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
284 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

Practical Nursing Careers in LA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 10% $22,070
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3% $38,810

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Allied Health Services 2,022
Allied Health Professions 907
Health/Medical Admin Services 701
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 572
Dental Support Services 425
Health Aids & Attendants 272
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 205

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