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Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Louisiana combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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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.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD

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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.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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A- Natchitoches, LA

A public institution, Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves students in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,864.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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B+ Thibodaux, LA

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

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

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B+ Ruston, LA

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

Offering ADN Program

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B+ Grambling, LA

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

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

Offering BSN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

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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.

Offering BSN Program

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B Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution in Alexandria, Louisiana. The acceptance rate is 92%.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

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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.

Offering BSN Program

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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.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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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.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

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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.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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B- Hammond, LA

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

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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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.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

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