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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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (7)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |