Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $68,346 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $23,250, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport | $78,352 | $19,457 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $76,405 | — |
| Louisiana Tech University Ruston | $75,694 | $19,334 |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $75,597 | $24,757 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe | $74,622 | $22,338 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge | $74,249 | $16,712 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City | $72,944 | $23,514 |
| SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles | $72,690 | — |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria | $71,014 | $21,534 |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice Eunice | $69,964 | $17,226 |
| South Louisiana Community College Lafayette | $66,842 | $20,125 |
| Fortis College-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge | $66,276 | $26,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana make?
The median salary is $68,346 one year after graduation and $74,729 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.