by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 12 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #1,166 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,166 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana | 13 of 27 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 285 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 323 |
| Associate’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 323 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 151 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 643 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NSU earn a median of $75,026 a year. This is higher than $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,444 in student loans. This is higher than $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 208 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
NSU conferred 323 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 96 associate’s degrees in nursing.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana | 6 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 175 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 599 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NSU conferred 96 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 82 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
