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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Louisiana

1,508 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 920
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 920
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 567
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 567
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 567
Associate Degree 21

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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 50.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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
278 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,874 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,739.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,552 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,419.

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,192 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $23,224 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
935 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,716 a year.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,939 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,251 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Delgado Community College will pay a net price of $8,311. In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,754.

#8

Delta College Inc

Covington
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
184 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,024 after earning their degree at this institution. 96% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
236 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,179 after earning their degree at this institution.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
287 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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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