Nursing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 314 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Among 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Rankings can help you compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #911 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #287 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #911 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,831 |
| 2 years | $69,567 |
| 3 years | $70,578 |
| 4 years | $78,573 |
| 5 years | $90,271 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette take home a median $78,573, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 88% women (275) and 12% men (39).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Among the 268 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 89% were women (238) and 11% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 174 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 51 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 31% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Among the 38 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 24% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, lower 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
This Nursing program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 306 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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