Compare 12 Nursing Science. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $69,102.
Nursing Science programs produce graduates earning between $63,965 and $82,919—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 12 ranked programs in Louisiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's Nursing Science program leads with graduates earning $82,919, well above the state average of $69,102. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette follows at $74,756 with a much larger cohort of 462 students, while Dillard University rounds out the top three at $73,046 despite its selective 41% admission rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. LSU-Alexandria graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about three months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $82,919
Strong outcomes with 93% acceptance
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
6.9% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,919 | 78 | $19,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $74,756 | 462 | $22,902 | Excellent | $13,655 | Good | |
| #3 | Dillard UniversityPrivate | $73,046 | 8 | $31,000 | Good | $23,000 | Manageable |
| #4 | $71,773 | 258 | $25,000 | Excellent | $11,900 | Good | |
| #5 | $69,355 | 116 | $21,500 | Excellent | $10,174 | Good | |
| #6 | $66,918 | 109 | $27,672 | Good | $19,140 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $66,459 | 152 | $22,113 | Excellent | $10,611 | Good | |
| #8 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $66,112 | 105 | $23,000 | Excellent | $13,410 | Manageable |
| #9 | $65,490 | 102 | $29,251 | Good | $16,237 | Manageable | |
| #10 | University Of Holy CrossPrivate | $64,221 | 34 | $26,995 | Good | $12,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | $64,206 | 21 | $21,875 | Excellent | $9,943 | Good | |
| #12 | $63,965 | 132 | $22,675 | Excellent | $11,428 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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