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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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Total programs
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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%
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RN to BSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 99%
View RN to BSN in Louisiana→All states
MSN
13 programs
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DNP
23 programs
View DNP in Louisiana→All states

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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