Nursing at Louisiana State University-Alexandria

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

A 93% acceptance rate means Louisiana State University-Alexandria is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,414 in Alexandria, LA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $71,014/yr, roughly in line with the $69,474 national median for Nursing. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 54.4x 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.

With first-year pay of $71,014 far exceeding the $21,534 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #630 out of 947 programs, Louisiana State University-Alexandria's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

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

79 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
74
Low End
79
Score
79
High End
Earnings $71,014/yr (2% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$71K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
54.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$14,100
Out-of-state: $29,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,534
3.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,427
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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Louisiana State University-Alexandria's Nursing program score?
A score of 79/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Louisiana State University-Alexandria trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Will AI affect Nursing careers?
AI exposure of 39% is a real factor. For Louisiana State University-Alexandria specifically, the gap between optimistic ($768,580) and pessimistic ($742,963) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Nursing program at Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
If Louisiana State University-Alexandria's tuition gives you pause, consider that 4 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Nursing graduates from Louisiana State University-Alexandria find jobs?
At 292,500 annual openings, Nursing has a very large employment base. Louisiana State University-Alexandria graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
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