Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers career-focused training, notably in nursing and allied health, utilizing simulation labs and clinical experiences for hands-on learning. The university also provides online career training programs in various fields like healthcare, business, IT, and trades, many of which prepare students for industry certifications. Their Career Center connects students with employers through services like resume reviews, interview coaching, and career fairs, and partners with the local Chamber of Commerce to create regional job opportunities.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
2 trade programs at Northwestern State University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in LA → |
76 | $68,346/yr | $23,250 |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in LA → |
44 | $34,148/yr | $19,360 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in Louisiana
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Louisiana, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Louisiana
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Louisiana. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Natchitoches
Other cities in Louisiana with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Natchitoches.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 2 trade and vocational programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.