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Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana (2026)

Louisiana has 113 nursing programs across 26 cities. 39 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Updated Reviewed by NurseWay Editorial Team
113
Total programs
6
Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
39
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Top BSN Programs in Louisiana by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Louisiana by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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University of Louisiana at Monroe — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Monroe, LA•$9,190 in / $21,290 out
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Southeastern Louisiana University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Hammond, LA•$8,373 in / $20,851 out
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Southeastern Louisiana University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Hammond, LA•$8,373 in / $20,851 out
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Shreveport, LA•$8,864 in / $19,652 out
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Nursing Programs in Louisiana by Type

ADN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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BSN
22 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
4 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
View ABSN in Louisiana→All states
RN to BSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 99%
View RN to BSN in Louisiana→All states
MSN
13 programs
View MSN in Louisiana→All states
DNP
23 programs
View DNP in Louisiana→All states

Nursing Programs in Louisiana by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Baton Rouge (21)New Orleans (18)Lafayette (10)Lake Charles (9)Hammond (8)Monroe (5)Natchitoches (5)Alexandria (4)Pineville (4)Shreveport (4)Grambling (3)Thibodaux (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Louisiana

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Infinity College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$585
River Parishes Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,079
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$4,099
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,099
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,109
Louisiana Delta Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,159
Louisiana Delta Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,159
Northshore Technical Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,203
South Louisiana Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,210
South Louisiana Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,210

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Louisiana?

There are 113 nursing programs in Louisiana, spanning 17 ADN, 22 BSN, 4 ABSN, 9 RN to BSN, 13 MSN, 23 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Louisiana?

Based on 39 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Louisiana is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at Grambling State University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Louisiana?

The most affordable option is Infinity College (CERT) at $585.

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Helpful Guides for Louisiana Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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