Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana · Public · 5,519 undergraduates
Of 34 programs with reported earnings, 33 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,693 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,261 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,549 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,777 |
| $110k and up | $19,077 |
| All families (average) | $13,606 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,608 | +$52,258 | clears the bar | $22,175 | 0.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,417 | +$9,067 | clears the bar | $19,360 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $51,927 | +$17,577 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,652 | +$13,302 | clears the bar | $26,528 | 2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,492 | +$10,142 | clears the bar | $24,245 | 2.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,710 | +$42,360 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $111,536 | +$77,186 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $66,559 | +$32,209 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,452 | +$21,102 | clears the bar | $24,566 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,861 | +$26,511 | clears the bar | $26,762 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $44,267 | +$9,917 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $52,689 | +$18,339 | clears the bar | $35,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $27,373 | -$6,977 | falls short | $26,797 | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $47,296 | +$12,946 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,928 | +$29,578 | clears the bar | $26,125 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 34 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.