Nursing at Loyola University New Orleans
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Loyola University New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University New Orleans sits in New Orleans, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 nursing degrees were awarded at Loyola University New Orleans.
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Online & Distance Learning at Loyola University New Orleans
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University New Orleans. Of 4,250 students, 608 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,348 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Loyola University New Orleans
Use these rankings to compare Loyola University New Orleans’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #425 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #732 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1448 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #425 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #732 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1448 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans
Students who complete Loyola University New Orleans’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $89,694 |
| 2 years | $91,078 |
| 3 years | $94,191 |
| 4 years | $108,398 |
| 5 years | $114,148 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Loyola University New Orleans report median earnings of $108,398, compared with $67,749 for all Loyola University New Orleans graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Loyola University New Orleans, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Loyola University New Orleans are 91% women (63) and 9% men (6).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University New Orleans
Of the 19 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Loyola University New Orleans, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 53% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Loyola University New Orleans
Of the 40 master’s nursing graduates at Loyola University New Orleans, 90% were women (36) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Loyola University New Orleans
The Nursing program at Loyola University New Orleans breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 19 |
| Nursing Administration | 9 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 37 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Loyola University New Orleans pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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