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Top Nursing Schools in Louisiana

This page lists 39 schools in Louisiana that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 18 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 12 associate degree (ADN), 17 bachelor's (BSN), 11 master's and 7 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 25 public, 7 private nonprofit and 7 private for-profit. 26 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Baton Rouge (5), New Orleans (5), Lafayette (3) and Alexandria (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (39)

Baton Rouge Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBaton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge Community College is a public community / two-year college in Baton Rouge, LA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology

Private nonprofitCommunity / two-year collegeBaton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology is a private nonprofit community / two-year college in Baton Rouge, LA. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma

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Bossier Parish Community College campus

Bossier Parish Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBossier City, LA

Bossier Parish Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bossier City, LA. It reported 130 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College

PublicSpecialized institutionAlexandria, LA

Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public specialized institution in Alexandria, LA. It reported 180 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Chamberlain University-Louisiana

Private for-profitUniversityJefferson, LA

Chamberlain University-Louisiana is a private for-profit university in Jefferson, LA. It reported 104 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Compass Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHammond, LA

Compass Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hammond, LA. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Delgado Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeNew Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College is a public community / two-year college in New Orleans, LA. It reported 336 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Delta College Inc

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionCovington, LA

Delta College Inc is a private for-profit specialized institution in Covington, LA. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Delta College of Arts & Technology

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionBaton Rouge, LA

Delta College of Arts & Technology is a private for-profit specialized institution in Baton Rouge, LA. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLafayette, LA

Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus is a private for-profit specialized institution in Lafayette, LA. It reported 41 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Delta College-Slidell Campus

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSlidell, LA

Delta College-Slidell Campus is a private for-profit specialized institution in Slidell, LA. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Dillard University campus

Dillard University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Orleans, LA

Dillard University is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Fletcher Technical Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSchriever, LA

Fletcher Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Schriever, LA. It reported 43 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBaton Rouge, LA

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Baton Rouge, LA. It reported 166 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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Grambling State University

PublicUniversityGrambling, LA

Grambling State University is a public university in Grambling, LA. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: MSN

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Healthcare Training Institute

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeKenner, LA

Healthcare Training Institute is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Kenner, LA. It reported 12 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Herzing University-New Orleans

Private nonprofitUniversityMetairie, LA

Herzing University-New Orleans is a private nonprofit university in Metairie, LA. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Louisiana Christian University campus

Louisiana Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityPineville, LA

Louisiana Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Pineville, LA. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Louisiana Delta Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMonroe, LA

Louisiana Delta Community College is a public community / two-year college in Monroe, LA. It reported 126 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

PublicSpecialized institutionNew Orleans, LA

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a public specialized institution in New Orleans, LA. It reported 314 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Before you apply in Louisiana

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Louisiana. See online coursework and clinical requirements.