Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 408 Associate, 1,385 Bachelor's, 275 Master's, 13 Doctorate (research), 5 Doctorate (professional), 91 Post-BS Certificate, and 16 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by NSU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate41408
Bachelor's35151,385
Master's2117275
Doctorate (research)1113
Doctorate (professional)115
Post-BS Certificate151291
Post-MS Certificate7416
Total91542,193

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
AssociateBachelorMaster
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$57,800
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies$24,900
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$62,700
Information Science/Studies$57,400
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist$41,400
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$90,400
Educational Leadership and Administration$46,800
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching$42,100
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services$40,300

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at NSU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor'sPost-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 14 completers-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 280 completers$24,900
General Studies280-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 110 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse110$57,800
Total408
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 23 completers$17,700
Speech Communication and Rhetoric23$17,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 33 completers-
Information Science/Studies33$57,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 40 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching16-
Secondary Education and Teaching11-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3-
Music Teacher Education9-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 35 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician18-
Industrial Technology/Technician17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 55 completers$25,200
Human Development and Family Studies55-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 13 completers-
English Language and Literature13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (2 completers) 117 completers$26,700
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies19$26,700
General Studies98-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 77 completers$26,600
Biology/Biological Sciences70$26,600
Microbiology7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 2 completers-
Mathematics2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (1 completers) 9 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 29 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness29-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 4 completers-
Physical Sciences4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 111 completers$25,000
Psychology111$25,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 58 completers$27,200
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies58-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (1 completers) 40 completers-
Social Work40-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 72 completers-
Dance10-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts24$16,900
Musical Theatre0-
Fine/Studio Arts20-
Music Performance18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (3 completers) 415 completers-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer86-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling11$24,200
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse318$62,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 210 completers-
Business Administration and Management112$32,100
Accounting67$33,700
Hospitality Administration/Management31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 17 completers-
History17$28,600
Total1,385
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 2 completers-
Information Science/Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (11 completers) 116 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction9-
Educational Leadership and Administration11$46,800
Special Education and Teaching13-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services11$40,300
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services14-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching8$42,100
Elementary Education and Teaching10-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching18-
Secondary Education and Teaching12-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)3-
Education (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature (1 completers) 4 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (1 completers) 19 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 7 completers-
Clinical Psychology7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 14 completers-
Homeland Security14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 8 completers-
Art/Art Studies2-
Music Performance6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 105 completers-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer17-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse88$90,400
Total275
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 13 completers-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching13-
Total13
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 5 completers-
Nursing Practice5-
Total5
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (10 completers) 71 completers-
Special Education and Teaching17-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs7-
Elementary Education and Teaching15-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching11-
Secondary Education and Teaching8-
Reading Teacher Education1-
Computer Teacher Education0-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist10-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 10 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 2 completers-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0-
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 8 completers-
Project Management8-
Management Information Systems0-
Total91
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (2 completers) 9 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration7-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature (1 completers) 1 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 0 completers-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 6 completers-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing2-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing4-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Total16