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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (39)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | Baton Rouge, LA | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Jefferson, LA | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Compass Career College | Hammond, LA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Delta College Inc | Covington, LA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology | Baton Rouge, LA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Delta College-Slidell Campus | Slidell, LA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Baton Rouge, LA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA | ACEN |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Healthcare Training Institute | Kenner, LA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | Metairie, LA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Louisiana Christian University | Pineville, LA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe, LA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
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.