# Southern University Law Center: Nursing (bachelor's)

Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS 440916, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-university-law-center/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $79,871
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,838 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $39,678 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in LA: 7 of 15 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (15 colleges, $86,608): +$230
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,626

## Nursing at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $91,270 | $27,000 | $13,530 | 53% |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | $91,010 | $43,985 | $21,269 | 15% |
| Dillard University | $90,661 | not reported | $22,094 | 43% |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $88,618 | $39,565 | $18,552 | 46% |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $87,651 | $28,143 | $7,065 | 34% |
| Southern University and A & M College | $86,838 | $39,678 | $20,077 | 27% |
| Southern University Law Center | $86,838 | $39,678 | not reported | not reported |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $86,608 | $25,638 | $13,606 | 43% |
| McNeese State University | $85,928 | $26,100 | $12,493 | 47% |
| University of Holy Cross | $83,877 | $43,500 | $15,635 | 49% |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $83,058 | $23,550 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $81,519 | $29,750 | not reported | not reported |
| Nicholls State University | $79,428 | $25,631 | $12,947 | 54% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $77,367 | $26,500 | $13,154 | 45% |
| Louisiana Christian University | $76,252 | $41,492 | $13,113 | 44% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $81,130 Baton Rouge, LA, $80,230 LA, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $107,420 Baton Rouge, LA, $104,550 LA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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