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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public university in Alexandria, LA. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN, BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Louisiana State University-Eunice is a public community / two-year college in Eunice, LA. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Louisiana Tech University is a public university in Ruston, LA. It reported 87 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, LA. It reported 200 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, LA. It reported 166 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Northshore Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Lacombe, LA. It reported 112 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN (candidate)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a public specialized institution in Minden, LA. It reported 88 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university in Natchitoches, LA. It reported 530 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSNACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Nunez Community College is a public community / two-year college in Chalmette, LA. It reported 37 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
River Parishes Community College is a public community / two-year college in Gonzales, LA. It reported 15 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
South Louisiana Community College is a public community / two-year college in Lafayette, LA. It reported 207 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Southeastern Louisiana University is a public university in Hammond, LA. It reported 201 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Southern University and A & M College is a public university in Baton Rouge, LA. It reported 133 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Southern University at Shreveport is a public community / two-year college in Shreveport, LA. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
SOWELA Technical Community College is a public community / two-year college in Lake Charles, LA. It reported 145 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: ADN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
University of Holy Cross is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA. It reported 28 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: BSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public university in Lafayette, LA. It reported 314 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public university in Monroe, LA. It reported 134 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN
No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
