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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public · General
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution in Natchitoches, LA. With a 94% admission rate and 1,243 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,840 students, offers 25 programs with earnings data, and has a 46% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
94%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,243
Enrollment
5,840
Completion Rate
46%
Cost of Attendance
$24,496
In-State Tuition
$8,864
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,652
Programs
26
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 25 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 25 of 25 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,935 | $82,918 | $24,496 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,186 | — | $24,496 | 2.4x | |
| 3 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,627 | $56,512 | $24,496 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,442 | — | $24,496 | 2.2x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,895 | $43,280 | $24,496 | 2.0x | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,908 | $45,968 | $24,496 | 1.9x | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,458 | $50,756 | $24,496 | 1.9x | |
| 8 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,639 | $75,283 | $24,496 | 1.9x | |
| 9 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,282 | — | $24,496 | 1.6x | |
| 10 | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,010 | $36,268 | $24,496 | 1.6x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,020 | $49,944 | $24,496 | 1.5x | |
| 12 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,452 | $41,200 | $24,496 | 1.4x | |
| 13 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,596 | $44,157 | $24,496 | 1.4x | |
| 14 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,765 | $46,485 | $24,496 | 1.3x | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,688 | $47,139 | $24,496 | 1.3x | |
| 16 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,559 | $47,007 | $24,496 | 1.2x | |
| 17 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,009 | $49,518 | $24,496 | 1.1x | |
| 18 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,373 | — | $24,496 | 1.1x | |
| 19 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,137 | $34,523 | $24,496 | 1.0x | |
| 20 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,078 | $47,666 | $24,496 | 1.0x | |
| 21 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,340 | $45,947 | $24,496 | 1.0x | |
| 22 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,529 | — | $24,496 | 1.0x | |
| 23 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $16,973 | $33,722 | $24,496 | 0.7x | |
| 24 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $83,443 | $24,496 | — | |
| 25 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $43,926 | $24,496 | — |