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2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Louisiana

3 Colleges in the United States
$20,281 Avg Student Debt
$32,203 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Badge [Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants](/majors/health-care-professions/practical-nursing-assistants/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong practical nursing & nursing assistants education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools.

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2026 Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Louisiana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the practical nursing & nursing assistants degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College earned the #1 spot for value among practical nursing & nursing assistants schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Alexandria, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $4,098 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,363. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Central Louisiana Technical Community College earn a median of $18,707 early in their careers. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Louisiana Delta Community College earned it the #2 place for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Louisiana Delta Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Monroe. In-state tuition and fees average $4,159. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Louisiana Delta Community College generally make around $41,570. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sowela Technical Community College earned it the #3 place for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. In-state tuition and fees average $4,305. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $8,000. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Sowela Technical Community College earn a median of $43,365 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #4 makes South Louisiana Community College one of the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $4,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $20,214. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $40,153. Set against $20,214 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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River Parishes Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the rural area of Gonzales, River Parishes Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,079. Students borrow a median of $30,029 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from River Parishes Community College generally make around $43,978. That is a strong return on a $30,029 median debt.

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Bossier Parish Community College came in at #6 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $20,593 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $43,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northshore Technical Community College earned the #7 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,299. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $19,696 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Northshore Technical Community College generally make around $38,643. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Nunez Community College landed the #8 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Set in the suburb of Chalmette, Nunez Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,255. Students borrow a median of $37,138 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Nunez Community College generally make around $44,323. Set against $37,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Baton Rouge Community College came in at #9 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Baton Rouge Community College is a large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Students from in state pay about $4,321 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $17,624. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Baton Rouge Community College earn a median of $40,776 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the rural area of Minden, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,109 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $14,354. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $43,922. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #11 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Schriever. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,219. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $5,396. Early-career practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates make about $52,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Delgado Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,279. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates carry a median of $38,569 in student loans. Soon after graduation, practical nursing & nursing assistants degree recipients from Delgado Community College generally make around $42,416. That is a strong return on a $38,569 median debt.

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Learning Bridge Career Institute ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Located in the city of Houma, Learning Bridge Career Institute is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Learning Bridge Career Institute earn a median of $14,549 early in their careers.

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Compass Career College landed the #14 spot for practical nursing & nursing assistants value this year. Set in the suburb of Hammond, Compass Career College is a small private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $26,278 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Compass Career College earn a median of $53,339 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology earned the #15 position for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Delta College Of Arts And Technology is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $19,999 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Of Arts And Technology earn a median of $47,526 early in their careers. Set against $19,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Delta College Slidell Campus came in at #16 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Set in the city of Slidell, Delta College Slidell Campus is a small private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $20,055. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Slidell Campus earn a median of $48,157 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,055 median debt.

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Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus came in at #17 for value in practical nursing & nursing assistants this year. Located in the city of Lafayette, Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for practical nursing & nursing assistants graduates is $19,999. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Of Arts And Technology Lafayette Campus earn a median of $47,526 early in their careers. Set against $19,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Healthcare Training Institute Kenner placed #18 among the best values for practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the suburb of Kenner, Healthcare Training Institute Kenner is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $31,500 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Healthcare Training Institute Kenner earn a median of $62,470 early in their careers.

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Delta College Inc
Covington, LA

Delta College Inc ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value practical nursing & nursing assistants schools. Delta College Inc is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Covington. Students borrow a median of $20,055 to complete the practical nursing & nursing assistants program here. Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates of Delta College Inc earn a median of $48,157 early in their careers. Set against $20,055 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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