Nursing at Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

a compact campus enrolling 1,999 students in Schriever, LA.

Program Analysis

Fletcher Technical Community College's Nursing graduates start at $76,405/yr — above the $69,474 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 97.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

Ranked #237 out of 947 programs, Fletcher Technical Community College's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

86 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
81
Low End
86
Score
87
High End
Earnings $76,405/yr (10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$76K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple
98.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition
$8,438
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,977
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Fletcher Technical Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fletcher Technical Community College's Nursing program score?
At 86/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
AI exposure of 39% is a real factor. For Fletcher Technical Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($826,926) and pessimistic ($799,365) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
What makes Fletcher Technical Community College's Nursing program stand out?
The #237 ranking out of 947 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Are there apprenticeship options for Nursing?
Yes — 4 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Nursing career paths, including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Fletcher Technical Community College.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →