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Top MSN Programs in Louisiana

Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.

11 schools in Louisiana reported MSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified MSN program profile. MSN 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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11 schools

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

Schools (11)

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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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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Nicholls State University campus

Nicholls State University

PublicUniversityThibodaux, LA

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)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, 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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University of Louisiana at Monroe campus

University of Louisiana at Monroe

PublicUniversityMonroe, LA

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)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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