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Top DNP Programs in Louisiana

Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.

7 schools in Louisiana reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

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

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7 schools

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

Schools (7)

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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Loyola University New Orleans campus

Loyola University New Orleans

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Orleans, LA

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)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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McNeese State University campus

McNeese State University

PublicUniversityLake Charles, LA

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)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana campus

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

PublicUniversityNatchitoches, LA

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)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSNACEN: ADN

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Southeastern Louisiana University campus

Southeastern Louisiana University

PublicUniversityHammond, LA

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)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Southern University and A & M College campus

Southern University and A & M College

PublicUniversityBaton Rouge, LA

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)

BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

PublicUniversityLafayette, LA

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)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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