Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $74,935 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $22,175, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dillard University New Orleans | $86,585 | — |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana Jefferson | $83,188 | $22,213 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria Alexandria | $82,919 | $20,171 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette | $80,416 | $15,494 |
| Louisiana Christian University Pineville | $80,263 | $19,115 |
| Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge | $79,871 | $31,000 |
| Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge | $79,871 | $31,000 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux | $78,065 | $24,738 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles | $77,239 | $23,011 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans | $76,998 | $21,395 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge | $76,607 | $29,125 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe | $75,828 | $21,602 |
| Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie | $75,774 | $27,573 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond | $73,910 | $21,450 |
| University of Holy Cross New Orleans | $70,806 | $31,500 |
Other programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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$53,442 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$49,123 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,895 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$46,908 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$46,458 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$46,189 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$45,639 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$44,984 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$39,282 - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$38,010 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$37,020 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$35,452 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$34,148 - Social WorkBachelor's degree
$33,596 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$32,765
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 $74,935 one year after graduation and $82,918 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,175.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.