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2026 Nursing Schools in Louisiana Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Louisiana, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.

#1
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A- Baton Rouge, LA

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private nonprofit institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Total enrollment is about 1,191 students.

#2

A- Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.

#4

B+ Thibodaux, LA

Based in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Nicholls State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 91%.

#5

B+ Ruston, LA

A public institution, Louisiana Tech University serves students in Ruston, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $52,279 within ten years.

#6

B+ Grambling, LA

A public institution, Grambling State University serves students in Grambling, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $7,683.

#7

B+ New Orleans, LA

University of Holy Cross is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with about 802 students. Annual in-state tuition is $16,576.

#8
S

B+ Lafayette, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,210, South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,432 within ten years.

#9

B+ Bossier City, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,283, Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.

#10

B+ Monroe, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,159, Louisiana Delta Community College in Monroe, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,463 students.

#11
S

B Lake Charles, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,305, SOWELA Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,303 within ten years.

#12

B New Orleans, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,279, Delgado Community College in New Orleans, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,700 students.

#13

B New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans provides nursing education from its campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Total enrollment is about 4,250 students.

#14
F

B Schriever, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,219, Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,663 students.

#15

B Baton Rouge, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,321, Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

#16

B Jefferson, LA

Chamberlain University-Louisiana is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jefferson, Louisiana with about 625 students. Graduates earn a median of $92,405 within ten years.

#18

B New Orleans, LA

Dillard University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with about 1,080 students. Annual in-state tuition is $23,918.

#19

B- Pineville, LA

Louisiana Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Pineville, Louisiana with about 936 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#20

B- Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public school in Monroe, Louisiana offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#21

B- Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $47,089 within ten years.

#22

B- Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College provides nursing education from its campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $9,922.

#23

B- Shreveport, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,958, Southern University at Shreveport in Shreveport, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 7% graduation rate.

#24

B- Hammond, LA

A public institution, Southeastern Louisiana University serves students in Hammond, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,373.

#25
L

C+ Eunice, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,730, Louisiana State University-Eunice in Eunice, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

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